Hypertext Webster Gateway: "scoffing"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Scoff \Scoff\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Scoffed} (?; 115); p. pr. &
vb. n. {Scoffing}.] [Cf. Dan. skuffe to deceive, delude,
Icel. skopa to scoff, OD. schoppen. See {Scoff}, n.]
To show insolent ridicule or mockery; to manifest contempt by
derisive acts or language; -- often with at.
Truth from his lips prevailed with double sway, And
fools who came to scoff, remained to pray. --Goldsmith.
God's better gift they scoff at and refuse. --Cowper.
Syn: To sneer; mock; gibe; jeer. See {Sneer}.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
scoffing
n : showing your contempt by derision [syn: {jeer}, {jeering}, {mockery},
{scoff}]
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