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hey rube

intj
/heɪ ɹub/US

Etymology

Used since approximately 1935; from a shortening of the given name Reuben. It originated as a cry used by circus workers, possibly because of the connotations of the name Reuben as belonging to someone living in the rural USA.

Definitions

  1. A call to rally circus members in a fight.

  2. A fight between members of a circus and the general public.

    • "I said 'Shut it, Camel! I'm dealing with a situation here.' Walter says. /.'What kind of situation?' says Camel. / "'Jacob's messed up.' / "'What? How? Was there a hey rube?'"

  3. Any fight or conflict, especially a rowdy and informal one.

  4. ›+ 1 more definition

    1. Alternative letter-case form of hey rube.

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