- be the scoff and jest of
- be an object of ridicule and scorn
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
be the scoff and jest of
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scoff — I. noun Etymology: Middle English scof, perhaps of Scandinavian origin; akin to obsolete Danish skof jest; akin to Old Frisian skof mockery Date: 14th century 1. an expression of scorn, derision, or contempt ; gibe 2. an object of scorn, mockery … New Collegiate Dictionary
scoff at — Synonyms and related words: affront, be merry with, break the law, call names, care naught for, crack a joke, crack wise, defy, deride, despise, disdain, dishonor, disobey, disoblige, disregard, dump on, fleer at, flout, fun, gibe at, give… … Moby Thesaurus
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Gibe — Gibe, n. An expression of sarcastic scorn; a sarcastic jest; a scoff; a taunt; a sneer. [1913 Webster] Mark the fleers, the gibes, and notable scorns. Shak. [1913 Webster] With solemn gibe did Eustace banter me. Tennyson. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
ridicule — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Derision Nouns 1. ridicule, derision, scoffing, mockery, quiz, banter, irony, persiflage, raillery, chaff, badinage. See contempt. 2. parody, burlesque, travesty, farce, caricature, camp; buffoonery,… … English dictionary for students
gleek — 1. noun /ɡliːk/ a) A once popular game of cards played by three people. Wheres the Baſtards braues, and Charles his glikes: What all amort? b) Three of the same cards held in one hand; three of everything. A pretty gleek coming from Pallas eye.… … Wiktionary
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ridicule — Synonyms and related words: airs, arrogance, badinage, banter, barrack, be above, be contemptuous of, be disrespectful, be merry with, be overfamiliar with, brashness, brassiness, brazenfacedness, brazenness, burlesque, care nothing for,… … Moby Thesaurus
taunt — Synonyms and related words: Bronx cheer, Parthian shot, accuse, affront, allege, annoy, arraign, article, aspersion, atrocity, back answer, banter, barrack, book, brickbat, bring accusation, bring charges, bring to book, bug, burlesque, call… … Moby Thesaurus
