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单词 rubby-dubby
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Definition of rubby-dubby in English:

rubby-dubby

noun ˈrʌbɪˌdʌbi
British
  • Minced fish such as pilchards, mackerel, etc., placed in a net bag and used as a lure for sharks and other large fish.

Origin

1950s. Origin uncertain. Perhaps a reduplication of dub, perhaps suggested by rub-a-dub, rub-a-dub-dub, etc.

 
 

Definition of rubby-dubby in US English:

rubby-dubby

nounˈrʌbɪˌdʌbi
British
  • Minced fish such as pilchards, mackerel, etc., placed in a net bag and used as a lure for sharks and other large fish.

Origin

1950s. Origin uncertain. Perhaps a reduplication of dub, perhaps suggested by rub-a-dub, rub-a-dub-dub, etc.

 
 
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