rubbed

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɹʌbd/, [ˈɹʌˑb̚d̥]

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• Rhymes: -ʌbd

Verb

rubbed

1. simple past and past participle of rub

Adjective

rubbed (not comparable)

1. (cooking) Having had a substance applied through rubbing.

Usage notes

As an adjective, "rubbed" is usually used in compounds like dry-rubbed or spice-rubbed.

Related terms

• rubbed out
• rubbed work

Anagrams

• dubber