rub up on

The phrase "rub up on" can have different meanings based on context, ranging from refreshing knowledge to physical interaction.

Definition

B2Education

(informal)To refresh or improve one's knowledge or skill in a specific subject.

Example

I need to rub up on my Spanish before the trip.

C1Social Interaction

(slang)To physically touch or press one's body against another person in a suggestive or flirtatious manner.

Example

At the crowded party, he tried to rub up on her while dancing.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "rub up on":

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