What does "brush by" mean?

To walk past another person, touching them slightly, normally by accident, and ignoring them.

What is a synonym for "brush by"?

Common synonyms include: brush, caress, contact, glance, graze, hit.

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Verb

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To walk past another person, touching them slightly, normally by accident, and ignoring them. idiomatic
"The production manager brushed by me on the stairs. He seemed to be in a real hurry."

"The production manager brushed by me on the stairs. He seemed to be in a real hurry."