Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
brush-off
idiom
/ˈbrʌʃ ɒf/
Definition
An abrupt dismissal or rejection of someone or something.
Examples
- When he asked her out, she gave him the brush-off and walked away.
- The manager’s brush-off left the employees feeling undervalued.
- After several brush-offs, he decided to stop asking for her opinion.
Meaning
To ignore someone or to treat them in a dismissive manner.
Synonyms
- dismissal
- rejection
- snub
- cold shoulder
- turning away
