Brush-offs are a form of rejection or dismissal, usually in the form of ignoring someone or something. The two crossword solutions for this term are SNUBS (5 letters) and NOES (4 letters). SNUBS are a more direct form of brush-off, where someone is deliberately ignored or snubbed. NOES are a more subtle form of brush-off, where someone is denied or refused something. Both terms are used to describe a situation where someone is being dismissed or rejected.