"rubby-dub" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: rubby-dubs [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|nolinkhead=1}} rubby-dub (plural rubby-dubs)
  1. (slang) A drunkard, especially one who drinks alcohol in non-beverage form, e.g. rubbing alcohol or canned heat. Tags: slang Categories (topical): Alcoholism Synonyms: rubadub#English:_drunkard, dubby

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