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scoffer

/ˈskɔːf.ɚ/
scoff · er
Adverb:scoffingly
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Plural:scoffers
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Adjective:scoffing
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• noun

1

A person who mocks, jeers at, or expresses contemptuous dismissal of someone or something, especially regarding religious beliefs, established values, or new ideas.

Example

"The early aviation pioneers eventually silenced every scoffer who claimed that human flight was impossible."

2

British A person who eats food greedily and rapidly.

Example

"He was a notorious scoffer of pastries whenever the office held a morning meeting."

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• Rhymes for scoffer

• Nearby Words

scissortail
scissortail rasbora
scoff
scoffer
scoffingly
scofflaw
scold

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the verb 'scoff' (probably of Scandinavian origin, related to Old Danish 'skuffe' meaning 'to deceive or mock') plus the agentive suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Scoffer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/scoffer
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