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- Dictionaryscoffing/ˈskôfiNG/
adjective
- 1. contemptuously ridiculing or mocking someone or something: "a scoffing cabin crew tells her there's no shower on the plane"
noun
- 1. contemptuous ridicule or mockery: "he had to overcome the scoffing of theoretical physicists"
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3 days ago · one who habitually ignores the law and does not answer court summonses.
1 day ago · Dismissive body language can include things like rolling eyes, smirking, turning away from the person, not giving full attention (such as looking at phone or watch), apparent indifference, interrupting, not answering questions, sighing, scoffing, or leaving while you’re still talking to them.
3 days ago · Experts have now expanded the physical child abuse definition. They now define it as: non-accidental injury resulting from hitting, whipping, beating, biting, kicking, or anything that harms a child's body.
2 days ago · D.E.I. huskers, race-baiters, and climate alarmists rarely receive the scoffing they deserve. Supreme Court nominees can't define the nature of a woman. College presidents are afraid to condemn evil. Transgenderism has become a socio-political issue instead of a mental health issue. Aborting pre-born children is accepted as reproductive healthcare.
3 days ago · Self-confidence can be defined as positive feelings about self and world that impact someone’s actions. Self-esteem is sometimes described as the degree to which someone values him/herself. There’s also a concept known as self-efficacy.
3 days ago · Clear and simple definitions in American English from Britannica's language experts. More usage examples than any other dictionary.
5 days ago · Every individual is socially, morally and legally accountable to the community or organisation that they belong to. Defining what this means for each member of a team is often a critical part of a community or organisation leader’s job. Encouraging team members to be personal accountable can have the following results:
