scoffing

[US]/ˈskɒfɪŋ/
[UK]/ˈskɔːfɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.mocking or speaking to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way

Phrases & Collocations

scoffing at

scoffing tone

scoffing remarks

scoffing laughter

scoffing response

scoffing attitude

scoffing disbelief

scoffing comments

scoffing words

scoffing behavior

Example Sentences

she was scoffing at his ridiculous idea.

he couldn't help scoffing when he heard the news.

they were scoffing at the suggestion of a new policy.

she scoffed at the idea that he could win.

he scoffed at her attempts to change his mind.

they were scoffing at the movie's poor reviews.

she scoffed at the notion of working overtime.

he scoffed at the idea of running a marathon.

they scoffed at the new fashion trends.

she scoffed at the suggestion that she should apologize.

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