On this page you'll find 10+ example sentences with Scoffed. Discover the meaning, how to use the word correctly in a sentence.
Scoffed meaning
simple past and past participle of scoff
Using Scoffed
- The main meaning on this page is: simple past and past participle of scoff
- In the example corpus, scoffed often appears in combinations such as: scoffed at, also scoffed, have scoffed.
Context around Scoffed
- Average sentence length in these examples: 23 words
- Position in the sentence: 6 start, 9 middle, 5 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Scoffed
- In this selection, "scoffed" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 23 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, musk, initially, immediately and tacos stand out and add context to how "scoffed" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include and some scoffed at the and are often scoffed at but. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "scoffed" sits close to words such as aficionados, aiadmk and airships, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with scoffed
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
No doubt plenty of F1 fans scoffed at the stunt. (10 words)
Most people initially scoffed at the idea of teams surviving in the sunshine belt. (14 words)
So when his youngest son Max suggested he write a memoir, Winkler immediately scoffed. (14 words)
While the BJP doubled down on claims that they will win Madhya Pradesh, where many exit polls predicted a close fight, the Congress scoffed at the suggestion that they might not have a re-run of the 2018 victory. (39 words)
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes was first announced, there was skepticism over the decision to tell the story of an unrepentant villain, and some scoffed at the idea of a movie as well. (34 words)
Another milestone not to be scoffed at, he recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of hosting his BBC Radio 2 show, Rylan on Saturday, which includes the popular film and TV Quiz Couch Potatoes. (33 words)
Example sentences (20)
Al Kustra said he scoffed when someone donated a wringer washer, thinking that no one would want such an old-fashioned relic.
Back in 2011 Elon Musk scoffed at the idea of the company competing with Tesla.
But then I remembered that the last time I scoffed so hard was when it was suggested that Jeremy Corbyn might become leader of the Labour Party.
I., scoffed at Thomas' explanation for declining to disclose his many luxury vacations, specifically criticizing the justice's assertion that those involved with the trips had no business before the court.
Most people initially scoffed at the idea of teams surviving in the sunshine belt.
Separately, Plusle and Minun are often scoffed at, but their true worth comes as a part of a team.
So when his youngest son Max suggested he write a memoir, Winkler immediately scoffed.
So, you could buy a set with a pattern that reminds you of the wall tiles of a Mexican café you scoffed Tacos in during your gap year.
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes was first announced, there was skepticism over the decision to tell the story of an unrepentant villain, and some scoffed at the idea of a movie as well.
The haul of wild strawberries gathered along the path were scoffed as we walked.
They also scoffed at suggestions that Ayr’s acute surgical services and Intensive Care Unit were being considered for a move to Kilmarnock.
While the BJP doubled down on claims that they will win Madhya Pradesh, where many exit polls predicted a close fight, the Congress scoffed at the suggestion that they might not have a re-run of the 2018 victory.
A mother accused of falsely claiming her son had to collect donations from kind-hearted Aussies scoffed at prosecutors who asked she not be bailed.
Another milestone not to be scoffed at, he recently celebrated the fifth anniversary of hosting his BBC Radio 2 show, Rylan on Saturday, which includes the popular film and TV Quiz Couch Potatoes.
Cultured and classy with a love of fine dining, better coffee and a thriving music scene, it has long scoffed at other Australian cities it felt was beneath it.
For years, liberal think tanks and media figures scoffed at the mere suggestion of many dangerous illegal aliens living in this country.
If you’d have told Cook seven years ago, that’d he be a rodeo competitor and still so active, he’d have scoffed.
Kerobian’s lawyer, Tigran Yegorian, scoffed at the continuing investigation conducted by the law-enforcement agency.
No doubt plenty of F1 fans scoffed at the stunt.
Republicans have also scoffed at the idea that Walz could appeal to rural voters with his lengthy list of progressive policies.
Common combinations with scoffed
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- scoffed at 63×
- also scoffed 5×
- have scoffed 5×
- has scoffed 5×
- he scoffed 4×
- and scoffed 4×
- scoffed when 3×
- initially scoffed 3×
- be scoffed 3×
- scoffed and 3×