rubby

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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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