Slang of the Day

rubber

American English

Today: Thu, 25 Apr 2024

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Meaning:

a condom

For example:

  • It's really important to use a rubber whenever you have sex. It'll stop you from getting nasty diseases like AIDS and gonorrhea.

  • Cindy says vending machines that sell rubbers should be in schools, universities, department stores and public toilets.

Variety: This slang term is typically used in American English but may be used in other varieties of English too.

Quick Quiz

Johnny always carries a couple of rubbers in his wallet in case he wants to

a. rub someone out

b. give someone a rubdown

c. have sex with someone
a) rub someone out b) give someone a rubdown c) have sex with someone