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rub

Definition

  • verb: to move something (such as your hand or an object) back and forth along the surface of (something) while pressing
  • verb: to move along the surface of a body with pressure
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: grate, graze, chafe

Examples

  • Her positive attitude 'rubbed off' on other people. [=other people began to have a positive attitude from being around her]

  • We 'rubbed' the steaks with spices before we grilled them. = We 'rubbed' spices onto the steaks before we grilled them.

  • It's bad enough that he beat me, but the way he keeps talking about it is just 'rubbing salt in the wound'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Yes, definitely. Are you wearing underwear? No, never. I like to sleep with my ass pushed up against you So I can rub myself into your crotch and... wake you up with a hard on. It worked. My fingers touch you by your whole body... (..)
    2013 Her