brushing

noun, adj — 4 senses

brushing

noun

/ˈbɹʌʃ.ɪŋ/

1

An instance of brushing.

  • Give your shoes a brushing to get the mud off.
2

Material removed by brushing.

3

Internet A fraudulent technique in which an online seller sends out fake orders (such as empty boxes) and contributes positive reviews about those orders, ostensibly from the recipient.

Derived terms
dry brushing, hair brushing

brushing

adj
1

Dated Brisk; light.

  • a brushing gallop
Derived terms
brushingly

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