Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
backrub
noun
/ˈbæk.rʌb/
Definition
A gentle massage applied to someone’s back.
Examples
- After a long day at work, I love to receive a relaxing backrub from my partner.
- The therapist gave her a backrub to help ease her sore muscles.
- He offered to give his friend a backrub to help her relax before the big presentation.
Meaning
A backrub is a soothing touch or massage that focuses on relieving tension and discomfort in the back area.
Synonyms
- massage
- rub
- kneading
- manipulation
