English Dictionary

rub-up

noun

The action of rubbing, for example polishing or massaging. / The act of bringing old information to the front of one's memory.

I need to give my car a good rub-up to make it shine.

意味（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.”

意味（2）

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

意味（3）

(Caribbean) A party, especially one that is spontaneous and involves music and dancing.

意味（4）

(obsolete) An encounter (with someone).

Altogether, it has been a most enjoyable trip to me. As much or as little company as I chose, and a rub up against a number of old acquaintances of all sorts.

意味（5）

(slang, obsolete) The act of masturbating.

to do a rub-up