brush past

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

To go by (someone or something) quickly, making slight contact.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Lướt qua ai hoặc thứ gì nhanh chóng, va chạm nhẹ

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Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “brush past” mean?

To go by (someone or something) quickly, making slight contact.

Is “brush past” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.