Rubadub

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Rubadub

  1. (derogatory, informal) Ramadan.
    • 2015, Parmjit Dhanda, My Political Race: An Outsider's Journey to the Heart of British Politics[1]:
      When I began working for Stan, he brought in a big book. He wanted me to put in any days I couldn't work. 'You know,' he said. 'Special days, holidays and stuff.' 'I don't understand, Stan.' 'You know, like Christmas or Rub-a-dub. 'Ah, I think you mean Ramadan, Stan. But I'm not actually a Muslim.'