How to pronounce “brush off”

Meaning

• [Verb]
• (idiomatic) To disregard (something), to dismiss or ignore (someone), as unimportant.
• (dated) To depart with a sweeping motion; to rush away.
• Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see brush,‎ off. To remove something with a brush.
• [Noun]
• Nonstandard spelling of brush-off.

Practice Nearby Words

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