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brushoff

/brʌʃɒf/ noun · British & US
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What does brushoff mean?

noun

A dismissive or evasive response, often used to end a conversation or avoid a question. A brush-off can be a direct or indirect way of saying no or dismissing someone's idea.

Example

"She gave him a brush-off when he asked her to go out on a date."

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