Dutch rub

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Meaning · English

Synonym of noogie (“prank of rubbing the head with the knuckles”).

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “Dutch rub” mean?

Synonym of noogie (“prank of rubbing the head with the knuckles”).

Is “Dutch rub” formal or informal?

Dutch rub is generally slang.