How to Pronounce "rub up against"
expression
ˈɹəb/ /ˈəp/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
RUB-up-uh-GAYNST or uh-GENST
ɹˈʌb/ /ˈʌp/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
rub-UP-uh-GENST
Definition
To move so that your body or something else is pressed a little and slides against another surface or person, often by accident or for comfort. Sometimes used for physical contact between people or animals.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹəb/ /ˈəp/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
British English
ɹˈʌb/ /ˈʌp/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUB-up-uh-GAYNST or uh-GENST
UK
rub-UP-uh-GENST
Listen in Context
The cat likes to rub up against my leg.
My bag rubbed up against the wall and got dirty.
Please don't rub up against the wet paint.
Sometimes people rub up against each other on crowded buses.