backrub
Americannoun
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therapeutic manipulation of the muscles of the back; massage of the back.
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a liniment or anodyne ointment for relieving muscular soreness.
a tube of greaseless backrub.
Etymology
Origin of backrub
Example Sentences
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Hill gave another staffer a two-minute backrub, which made her uncomfortable, the memo states.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 3, 2018
But his “Go get ’em, Birdie” and that final backrub a few weeks ago felt to me like all the conclusion their relationship needs.
From Slate • May 12, 2015
"Well, maybe to give him a backrub before going to sleep."
From Time Magazine Archive
And what did she use for the backrub?
From Time Magazine Archive
First off, to everyone listening, I doubt Tyler will let you see the pictures he took of me giving Courtney a backrub.
From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher
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