English · Word Candidate

brushing

/ˈbɹʌʃ.ɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: brushings

Sense 1

Meaning · English

An instance of brushing.

Noun

Give your shoes a brushing to get the mud off.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Material removed by brushing.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Brisk; light.

AdjectiveRegister: dated

a brushing gallop

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “brushing” mean?

An instance of brushing.

Is “brushing” formal or informal?

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

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