What does "brush-off" mean?

An abrupt rebuff, a snub or curt rejection, a disdainful dismissal.

What is a synonym for "brush-off"?

Common synonyms include: brush, cold shoulder, cut, dismissal, rebuff, refusal.

noun

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Noun

1
An abrupt rebuff, a snub or curt rejection, a disdainful dismissal.
"A halfhearted “thank you” may be a brush-off."
2
a curt or disdainful rejection wordnet

"A halfhearted “thank you” may be a brush-off."

Deverbal from brush off.