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brush_off

brush off

See also: brushoff and brush-off

English

Noun

brush off (plural brush offs)

  1. Alternative spelling of brush-off

Verb

brush off

  1. Used other than as an idiom: see brush, off. To remove something with a brush.
  2. (idiomatic) To disregard (something), to dismiss or ignore (someone), as unimportant.
  3. To depart with a sweeping motion.
    • Goldsmith
      Snatching his hat, he brushed off like the wind.

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