to speak derisively; mock; jeer (often fol. by at )

If you can't do any better, don't scoff. Their efforts toward a peaceful settlement are not to be scoffed at.

to mock at; deride.

an expression of mockery, derision, doubt, or derisive scorn; jeer.

an object of mockery or derision.

verb

be nice , praise

verb

belittle , boo * , contemn , deride , dig at , disbelieve , discount , discredit , disdain , flout , gibe , jeer , knock * , laugh at , make light of , mock , pan * , poke fun at , pooh-pooh * , rag * , rally , reject , revile , ride , ridicule , scorn , show contempt , sneer , tease , jest , laugh , scout , twit , chide , despise , devour , eat , fleer , gobble , gorge , jibe , knock , razz , steal , taunt

noun

gibe , insult , jeer , twit