Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rub-a-dub
Noun / Verb
/ˈrʌb ə dʌb/
Definition
A term often used to describe the act of washing or scrubbing, especially in a playful or whimsical context.
Examples
- After a long day at the park, the kids enjoyed a fun rub-a-dub in the bathtub.
- Rub-a-dub, let’s get squeaky clean before dinner!
- He sang a little rub-a-dub song while scrubbing his back.
Meaning
Rub-a-dub refers to an informal or playful way of saying to wash or scrub oneself, particularly in a bath or shower setting. It is commonly associated with children’s play and nursery rhymes.
Synonyms
- Scrub
- Wash
- Cleanse
