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Rub
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Definition: The act of hitting the car in front of you so as to allow you to pass.

Was popularized by a line in the movie Days Of Thunder, "Rubbin' is racin'."

Pronunciation: rub • (verb)

Also Known As: bump, nudge, take out, intimidate

Examples: He was blocking me so I gave him a little rub and passed him.

Related Resources:

Rattled His Cage
The best example of a rub in recent NASCAR history.
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