Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rub-out
verb
/rʌb aʊt/
Definition
To erase or eliminate something completely, often used in a casual context.
Examples
- He had to rub out the mistakes on his paper to get a better grade.
- After the argument, she wished she could rub out the words she had said.
- The artist used an eraser to rub out the sketch before starting over.
Meaning
‘Rub-out’ is a slang term that refers to the act of deleting or wiping out something, similar to erasing a written word or phrase. It can also imply getting rid of something entirely.
Synonyms
- erase
- obliterate
- wipe out
- remove
- delete
