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rubby

(ˈrʌbɪ)

n, pl -bies

1. (Brewing) rubbing alcohol, esp when mixed with cheap wine for drinking

2. a person who drinks such mixtures, esp a derelict alcoholic

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rub•by

(ˈrʌb i)

n., pl. -bies. Canadian Slang.

a derelict or alcoholic, esp. one who drinks rubbing alcohol flavored with cheap wine.

[1950–55; rubb(ing alcohol) + -y²]

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In Toronto, "kids clutching squeegees or huddled under blankets with outstretched palms now outnumber the traditional crew of weather-beaten rubbies."