rubby
Canadian slang with two related meanings: a person who drinks rubbing alcohol or cheap, dangerous substitutes for liquor, typically someone in the grip of severe alcoholism; or rubbing alcohol itself when used as a beverage substitute.
Definitions
Canadian slang with two related meanings: a person who drinks rubbing alcohol or cheap, dangerous substitutes for liquor, typically someone in the grip of severe alcoholism; or rubbing alcohol itself when used as a beverage substitute. 'Rubby' is associated with street poverty and addiction, and while the word can be used matter-of-factly in social-services contexts, it carries significant stigma. Its usage reflects the grim realities faced by people experiencing homelessness and substance dependency.
Comments
(Canadian, slang) A drunkard.
Comments
(Canadian, slang) rubbing alcohol.
Comments
Have a better definition?
Add your own interpretation of "rubby".
🗺️About Regional & Other slang
Regional slang from around the English-speaking world — British, Australian, Irish, Caribbean, Nigerian, Filipino, AAVE, and the hyphenated-English dialects that make the internet sound local.
See all Regional & Other slang on Slangora.
Tags
Other words near "rubby" (R)
Browse all slang words starting with R.