Definitions from Wiktionary (rub up)

▸ verb:  (transitive) To polish or scrub; to cover (something with a substance) by rubbing.
▸ verb:  (transitive) To rub (a body part): to massage, give a massage to.
▸ verb:  (transitive) To create (something) by rubbing.
▸ verb:  (ambitransitive, informal, dated) To revive one's knowledge of (something); to renew (a skill).
▸ verb:  (transitive, US, slang) To assault (someone).
▸ verb:  (transitive, obsolete) To reduce (something) to a powder or paste using friction (with a mortar and pestle, for example); to mix (with something) using friction.
▸ verb:  (transitive, obsolete) To excite or awaken (something); to revive or reawaken (something).
▸ noun:  Alternative form of rub-up [The action of rubbing, for example polishing or massaging.]





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