Phrase Hound found 52 phrases and 72 compound words that contain rub. The most common are listed below. Open rub in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 52
- rub outTo delete or erase or remove (something) by rubbing, especially with a rubber (eraser).
- rub upTo polish or scrub; to cover (something with a substance) by rubbing.
- rub salt in the woundTo aggravate or exacerbate a physical or emotional injury.
- chub rubChafing on the inner thighs caused by the legs rubbing together.
- heat rubA cream, gel, etc. intended to relieve the pain of fibrositis, lumbago, or muscular aches and strains, by producing a feeling of warmth within the muscle of the area where it is applied.
- rub and tugA massage parlor where one can get a massage with a hand job.
- therein lies the rubThat is where the problem is found or located.
- rub someone the wrong wayTo cause someone irritation, discomfort or annoyance, often unintentionally, because of one's behavior, manner, attitude or personality.
- back rubAlternative form of backrub: A massage of the back.
- chest rubA form of applying pain to the sternum of the patient wherein the responder applies strong pressure with the knuckles in an attempt to establish the patient's level of consciousness.
- hand rubA lotion used to moisturize the hands; a hand cream.
- rub-boardAlternative form of rubboard: A scraped percussion instrument used in zydeco music, resembling a washboard but without a frame, generally hung around the neck.
- rub elbowsTo associate closely; to consort, mingle, or socialize.
- rub up onTo rub one's body against another person as a form of sexual stimulation or flirting.
- rub someone's nose inTo confront someone with (facts or evidence) that they find unpleasant in order to make them suffer.
- rub shouldersTo associate closely; to socialize or mingle.
- rub-a-dubAlternative form of rubadub: The sound of a drum being continuously beaten.
- there's the rubAlternative form of therein lies the rub: That is where the problem is found or located.
- Princeton rubSexual stimulation from rubbing one's penis against another man; homosexual frottage.
- rub offUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see rub, off.
- rub off onTo be acquired by or transferred to (someone) as a result of regular exposure.
- rub one's hands togetherTo anticipate something eagerly.
- rub alongTo survive or get by with some difficulty.
- rub downTo rub from top to bottom, e.g. for cleaning, stripping paint or massage.
- rub up againstTo touch something with one's body.
Compound words 72
- rubberPliable material derived from the sap of the rubber tree; a hydrocarbon biopolymer of isoprene.
- rubbingAn impression of an embossed or incised surface made by placing a piece of paper over it and rubbing with graphite, crayon or other coloring agent.
- backrubA massage of the back.
- footrubA massage of the feet.
- rubboardA scraped percussion instrument used in zydeco music, resembling a washboard but without a frame, generally hung around the neck.
- rerubTo rub again.
- rubbableThat can be rubbed; suitable for rubbing.
- rubproofResistant to damage caused by rubbing.
- rubstonea whetstone (stone for scouring or rubbing).
- rubbestsecond-person singular simple present indicative of rub