How to Pronounce "rub out"
expression
ˈɹəb/ /ˈaʊt
RUB-out
ɹˈʌb/ /ˈaʊt
rub-OUT
Definition
To remove writing or marks by rubbing, especially with an eraser. Informally, it can also mean to kill someone, often used in crime contexts.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹəb/ /ˈaʊt
British English
ɹˈʌb/ /ˈaʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUB-out
UK
rub-OUT
Listen in Context
Please rub out any mistakes with your eraser.
I need to rub out this answer and try again.
Use this to rub out the pencil marks.
They tried to rub out all evidence of the crime.