Where does the slang word Scoff come from?

Scoff is a slang term from South Africa. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in South Africa and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Scoff?

Scoff can also mean: Food, used as noun or verb (to scoff = to eat)

Scoff

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Jul 17, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Scoff definition 1

Food (British-origin slang, also used by Zimbabweans informally).

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Jul 17, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Scoff definition 2

Food, used as noun or verb (to scoff = to eat)

"We got some scoff from the takeaway (We got some food from the takeaway)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: July 2025

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