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rub⋅off

[ruhb-awf, -of]
–noun
1. an act of rubbing off, as to remove something.
2. a deep mark, effect, or impact produced esp. through constant close contact.

Origin:
1935–40; n. use of v. phrase rub off
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rub·off or rub-off   (rŭb'ôf', -ŏf')   
n.  
  1. An act or result of rubbing off: a ruboff of color onto the fabric.

  2. An influence or repercussion: a negative ruboff on marketers generated by dishonest practices.

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