Brushed

/brʌʃt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense of brush; to have applied a brush to a surface.

She brushed her hair before heading out for the day.

To have lightly touched something with a swift movement.

He brushed the dust off the table with his hand.

To have quickly passed by something.

I brushed against her as I walked past in the crowded room.

To have hastily dealt with a subject or matter.

The manager brushed aside our concerns during the meeting.

adjective

Having been treated with a brush for a particular effect.

He wore a brushed wool coat that was soft to the touch.

Middle English brosse, from Old French brosser, from brosse (brush).

brush aside

To dismiss or ignore something.

brush up on

To improve one's knowledge or skill in something.

in the brush

In an overgrown or wooded area.

brush off

To disregard or reject someone or something.

brush

An implement consisting of bristles, wire, or other filaments used for cleaning, smoothing, or painting.

brushing

The act of using a brush to clean or apply something.

brusque

Abrupt or offhand in speech or manner.

To brush off someone

He just brushed her off without explanation.

To be brushed (or brushed by)

After being brushed by her, he felt a spark of interest.