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rub-up

noun

Definitions

  1. The action of rubbing, for example polishing or massaging.

    • […] Ben laid them [the knives and forks] side by side, counted them, and finding the number agree with his guests, said, “They’ll dow capital when they’ve had a bit of a rub up.”
    • 1972, Dora Jessie Saint (as Miss Read), Tyler’s Row, Penguin, 1975, Part 1, Chapter 5, p. 51, ‘I should think all your lovely things get a rub-up weekly,’ said Diana, handing back the box. ‘Does anyone come to help you?’

  2. The act of bringing old information to the front of one's memory.

  3. A party, especially one that is spontaneous and involves music and dancing.

  4. ›+ 2 more definitions

    1. An encounter (with someone).

    2. The act of masturbating.

      • to do a rub-up

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