To scoff is to make a sound that is slightly contemptuous or mocking. When you scoff at something, you are making a judgment that it is not worth your time or attention.
He scoffed at the idea of starting a business on the side.
She scoffed at the idea of working at the company fulltime.
noun
showing your contempt by derision
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Kelly and Stober scoff at the notion.
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Some urologists scoff at the idea.
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Strangle the fool that dares to scoff
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Authorities scoff at the mother of young actress.
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Celebrities scoff at the claim that the Enquirer is kinder and gentler.
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Proteas scoff at Australia's fresh attempts at sledging.
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He is a bit conceited and often scoffs at people.
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Of course the New York Times would scoff at him.
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People, who came to scoff, saw the very same thing as the believers.
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To take the piss is an expression meaning to mock, tease, ridicule or scoff.