noun Uncommon

brushing

BRUHSH-ihng

Brushing (noun) means the act of running a brush over something, such as hair or teeth. Example: “Two minutes of brushing morning and night keeps your dentist happy.”

noun

The act of running a brush over something, such as hair or teeth.

"Two minutes of brushing morning and night keeps your dentist happy."

"A quick brushing got most of the mud off the coat."

An online scam where a seller ships fake or empty orders to real addresses and posts glowing reviews as if the recipient had bought and loved the item.

"She was confused to receive a package she never ordered — it turned out to be brushing."

"Marketplaces have cracked down on brushing schemes that inflate seller ratings."

How to use brushing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither the everyday act of using a brush, or (newer sense) a review-fraud scam involving unsolicited packages.

Memory tip

If a mystery parcel shows up that you never ordered, it may be brushing fraud rather than a mistake.

Common pairings

teeth brushing hair brushing a brushing scam

Word forms

more brushing comparative, brushings plural, most brushing superlative

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Synonyms

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Rhymes for brushing

pushing rushing gushing Cushing blushing crushing flushing shushing ambushing

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Frequently asked questions

What does “brushing” mean?

The word “brushing” means the act of running a brush over something, such as hair or teeth. In plain terms, either the everyday act of using a brush, or (newer sense) a review-fraud scam involving unsolicited packages.

How do you pronounce “brushing”?

“Brushing” is pronounced BRUHSH-ihng (/ˈbɹʌʃ.ɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “brushing” in a sentence?

Here is “brushing” used in a sentence: “Two minutes of brushing morning and night keeps your dentist happy.”

What part of speech is “brushing”?

“Brushing” is a noun.

Is “brushing” a common word?

“Brushing” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “brushing” have?

“Brushing” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of running a brush over something, such as hair or teeth.

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