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"A Ruben" in Australia is a slang word for having a day off work "sick day", when you're not really sick

The word "Ruben" was named after NRL Legend Ruben Wiki, a legendary rugby league player from the 90's to 2000's"
His surname "Wiki" rhymed with the word 'Sickie", which is Australian slang for sick day or day off
I'm having a Ruben tomorrow
A Ruben by robbiemei October 6, 2019

being a Ruben 

being a complete; asshole, disregarding everyone's safety, taking 4 hours to do something that takes 10 minutes, not quarantining after travel to covid lock down states, not being able to complete a simple task, shopping at dollar tree for everyday meals
Tom was being a Ruben while dropping off his over time slip not returning till several hours later.
being a Ruben by John Dugan December 7, 2020

Pulling a Ruben 

having a big, overt low-life get offended at the slightest word you say to him/her, only to have them shove a couch AT you.

or shove you into the couch.
sandy- "omg, fred only implied that jake get a haircut,but then that miserable duesch pushed fred into a Jerome's display window!!"

chris- "ouch, i guess he was in the mood for pulling a Ruben"

A Reuben Pearce 

An an extremely ugly person who is short and fat. They can't play football no matter how hard they try. The most often get rejected by girls for their height.
A marling boy "stop being a Reuben Pearce!"
someone who searches for the dick, if not found becomes moody and distressed.
Oh my lord guys, my fella Stephen is not giving dick. I'm so pissed off and a Roben.
A Roben by A Roben September 21, 2016

A Rubedog 

When you get absolutely HAMMERED and fuck the shit out of your sister without any protection what so ever.
Tyler: DUDE I THINK I FUCKED UP LAST NIGHT!

Tyler’s Friend: Oh no you pulled a rubedog
A Rubedog by P-McRack July 18, 2023