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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.

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