scoff — eat quickly and greedily
expressionB2common
eat something fast and greedily, often more than your share
Pattern: scoff something
In use
- Who scoffed all the crisps? I only opened them ten minutes ago.food
- Don't scoff your dinner — you'll give yourself indigestion.food
Common mistake
Mixing it up with 'scoff at' (to mock), which is unrelated.