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scoffing |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Scoff \Scoff\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Scoffed} (?; 115); p. pr & vb n. {Scoffing}.] [Cf. Dan. skuffe to deceive, delude, Icel. skopa to scoff, OD schoppen See {Scoff}, n.] To show insolent ridicule or mockery; to manifest contempt by derisive acts or language; -- often with at Truth from his lips prevailed with double sway, And fools who came to scoff, remained to pray. --Goldsmith. God's better gift they scoff at and refuse. --Cowper. Syn: To sneer; mock; gibe; jeer. See {Sneer}. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: scoffing n : showing your contempt by derision [syn: {jeer}, {jeering}, {mockery}, {scoff}]
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