brush against



brush (up) against someone or something

to touch someone or something lightly in passing. I brushed up against the freshly painted wall as I passed. I guess I brushed against Walter as I walked by.
See also: brush

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Margaretemahr-gah-RE-təGerman
RoxyRAHK-seeEnglish
Luigsech-Ancient Irish
DulceDOOL-the (Spanish), DOOL-se (Latin American Spanish)Spanish, Portuguese
Ken (1)KENEnglish
Hughes[hju:z]