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scoff

[skawf, skof] / skɔf, skɒf /


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Would they accurately present his honking laugh, his quiet scoff, his John Waters sense of humor?

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026

You’ve saved a lot — $1.2 million is nothing to scoff at — but you have a lot of life ahead.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

If you've lost track of what thrilled - and infuriated - users in 2025, here's a handy recall: a round-up of the year's moments that made the country pause, laugh, or even scoff.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2025

Washington insiders would roll their eyes and scoff when anyone would suggest that it be tried.

From Salon • Dec. 14, 2025

When he tries to explain our delicate relationship with the Indians, how we trade and work to keep a fragile peace, they scoff at him.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone




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