The difference between Jeer and Scoff
When used as nouns, jeer means a mocking remark or reflection, whereas scoff means derision.
When used as verbs, jeer means to utter sarcastic or mocking comments, whereas scoff means to jeer.
check bellow for the other definitions of Jeer and Scoff
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Jeer as a noun:
A mocking remark or reflection.
Examples:
"synonyms: scoff taunt flout jibe mockery"
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Jeer as a verb (intransitive, jeer '''[[at]]'''):
To utter sarcastic or mocking comments; to speak with mockery or derision; to use taunting language.
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Jeer as a verb (transitive, archaic):
To mock; treat with mockery; to taunt.
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Jeer as a noun (nautical):
A gear; a tackle.
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Jeer as a noun (nautical, in the plural):
An assemblage or combination of tackles, for hoisting or lowering the yards of a ship.
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Scoff as a noun:
Derision; ridicule; a derisive or mocking expression of scorn, contempt, or reproach.
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Scoff as a noun:
An object of scorn, mockery, or derision.
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Scoff as a verb (intransitive):
To jeer; laugh at with contempt and derision.
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Scoff as a verb (transitive):
To mock; to treat with scorn.
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Scoff as a noun (South Africa, and, British Army, _, slang):
Food.
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Scoff as a verb (British, slang):
To eat food quickly.
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Scoff as a verb (South Africa, and, British Army, _, slang):
To eat.