rubadub
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A pub or club.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
The first rub-a-dub on this tour of hostelries is remarkable in many ways. The Black Lion at 59 High Street, Plaistow, E13 (see entry), dates from the 15th century and was rebuilt as a coaching inn in 1875.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “rubadub” mean?
A pub or club.
Is “rubadub” formal or informal?
rubadub is generally slang.