Pronunciation: /rʌb ɪn/
noun a substance or lotion that is applied to the skin and massaged in
A1 I like to rub in lotion after a shower.
A2 She gently rubbed in the ointment on her son's cut.
B1 The coach told the players to rub in the importance of teamwork.
B2 He rubbed in the fact that he was right during the argument.
C1 The politician tried to rub in his opponent's past mistakes during the debate.
C2 The teacher subtly rubbed in the lesson's main points throughout the lecture.
verb to apply pressure and move one's hand or an object back and forth on a surface
A1 She rubs in the lotion to moisturize her skin.
A2 He rubs in the ointment to soothe the rash on his arm.
B1 You should rub in the cream gently to avoid irritation.
B2 The masseuse rubs in the oil to relax the muscles before the massage.
C1 The chef carefully rubs in the spices to enhance the flavor of the dish.
C2 The artist rubs in the paint to create a textured effect on the canvas.
adverb in a way that involves applying pressure and moving back and forth on a surface
A1 She rubbed in the lotion to moisturize her skin.
A2 He rubbed in the ointment to soothe the insect bite.
B1 The chef rubbed in the spices to enhance the flavor of the dish.
B2 The athlete rubbed in the muscle cream to relieve soreness after the game.
C1 The artist carefully rubbed in the paint to create a smooth texture on the canvas.
C2 The masseuse expertly rubbed in the oils to provide a relaxing massage experience.
formal It is important to gently rub in the lotion to ensure even coverage.
informal Don't forget to rub in the sunscreen before you go outside.
slang I always rub in some hand cream before bed to keep my skin soft.
figurative She couldn't help but rub in the fact that she had won the competition.
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