unbrush
unbrush verb: to undo the result of brushing.
Verb
unbrush (third-person singular simple present unbrushes, present participle unbrushing, simple past and past participle unbrushed)
- To undo the result of brushing.
- Your hair is brushed very nicely, but just unbrush it a minute so that they can see the scar.20th century, Supreme Court Appellate Division- First Department Papers On Appeal From Order, pages 72–73
- You can tease a wig by back brushing. If you want a little fullness only, the fibers should be held at a forward angle while brushing. For medium fullness, hold the strands straight up and back brush. Be sure you unbrush the teasing before you wash your wig.1973, Ruth Drake, Redbook's complete guide to beauty, page 92
Forms of unbrush
| third-person singular present | unbrushes |
|---|---|
| present participle | unbrushing |
| past participle | unbrushed |
| past | unbrushed |
Origin of unbrush
From un- + brush.
Questions about unbrush
- What does unbrush mean?
- Unbrush means to undo the result of brushing.
- What part of speech is unbrush?
- Unbrush is a verb.
- What is the past tense of unbrush?
- The past tense of unbrush is unbrushed.
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