Difference between Scoff and Barrack

What is the difference between Scoff and Barrack?

Scoff as a noun is derision; ridicule; a derisive or mocking expression of scorn, contempt, or reproach. while Barrack as a noun is a building for soldiers, especially when in garrison. commonly in the plural, originally meaning temporary huts, but now usually applied to a permanent structure or set of buildings.

Scoff

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Derision; ridicule; a derisive or mocking expression of scorn, contempt, or reproach. An object of scorn, mockery, or derision. Food.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To jeer; laugh at with contempt and derision. To eat food quickly. To eat.

Barrack

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A building for soldiers, especially when in garrison. Commonly in the plural, originally meaning temporary huts, but now usually applied to a permanent structure or set of buildings.(local, U.S.) A movable roof sliding on four posts, to cover hay, straw, etc.(Ireland,colloquial, usually plural) the police station.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To house military personnel; to quarterto cheer on a team etcto jeer

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