Meaning of scoff up | Babel Free

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Synonym of scarf down.

UK, informal

Examples

“And we left most of the oversweet and overprocessed cake on the plate, scoffing up the fresh berries instead.”

“[Michael] Pollan, who has stood in the toxic fields where the potatoes for McDonald's French fries are sprayed with pesticides, and watched their cows being marched to the abbatoir, isn't going to be scoffing up McNuggets any time soon.”

“Yes, it’s a good idea to scoff up carrots, chow down on broccoli, and inhale kale – but don’t Kit-Kats taste nicer?”

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