# scoff

/ˈskɔf/ (US) · /skˈɒf/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/scoff
Updated: 2026-05-26

## Definition

a small amount of something, usually food or money. It is a casual way to talk about a tiny bit of something that is not enough to be useful.

For teachers: a small quantity of something, typically food or money. Often used in the plural to indicate a lack of resources or a minimal amount.

## Examples

- After the long hike, we were so hungry that even a small scoff of food would have been welcome.

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