Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

rub-off

noun
/ˈrʌbˌɔf/
Definition
The act of transferring something from one surface to another by rubbing.
Examples
  • The rub-off from the stamps made it hard to read the address.
  • Her enthusiasm had a positive rub-off on the team.
  • There was a slight rub-off from the paint to the wall.
Meaning
A mark or impression left by rubbing against a surface; the effect of something being transferred or passed on.
Synonyms
  • transfer
  • imprint
  • mark
  • effect