Cryptic crossword clue
British exit quickly bringing snub 5-3

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 plus 3 letter word BRUSH OFF

I've seen this crossword clue in The Daily Telegraph
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The straight part
We know that "snub" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case snub = brush off.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does BRUSH OFF mean?

BRUSH OFF noun
  1. An abrupt rebuff, a snub or curt rejection, a disdainful dismissal.

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