Un-intelligent lacking in class, a rube is an Idiotic person who is easily fooled, target of con or scam. Most commonly identified as one THADEUS WEINTZEN OF ARLINGTON VIRGINIA. Rube's will occasionally call others :rube" to deflect embarrassment and ridicule from oneself in a vain attempt to be accepted by society.
by Jack of the Islands January 25, 2011
Get the RUBEmug. (Ruub) an ambiguous word used to insult and degrade. Can be used as a prefix for words such as: rubbish, rubidium, rubard, ruby, rubben studdard, rubben sangwich, electric rubaloo, rubuttal, ruboumir, rubert, etc.
Most effectively conveyed with an Australian or Kiwi accent.
Most effectively conveyed with an Australian or Kiwi accent.
by mongolwolod March 16, 2009
Get the rubemug. A person who unnecessarily complicates matters. An homage to Rube Goldberg, an early 20th century cartoonist who satirized such tendencies.
Man 1: Hey, how do I get to the Citgo?
Man 2: Yeah, well. See those trees down there? Take a left after the trees, then go past the brick buildings for about half-a-mile and take your next right. Once you hit a stop light, get in the left lane and turn left. The road will kind of veer right and then you'll see a church and after that you'll see the Citgo, on the right.
Man 1: So... Left, right, left, right?
Man 2: Uhh, yeah.
Man 1: Thanks. (Underbreath: F*ckin' Rube.)
Man 2: Yeah, well. See those trees down there? Take a left after the trees, then go past the brick buildings for about half-a-mile and take your next right. Once you hit a stop light, get in the left lane and turn left. The road will kind of veer right and then you'll see a church and after that you'll see the Citgo, on the right.
Man 1: So... Left, right, left, right?
Man 2: Uhh, yeah.
Man 1: Thanks. (Underbreath: F*ckin' Rube.)
by theflagshopisoutofstock August 11, 2010
Get the Rubemug. A person who is easily distracted by shiny objects, fire engines, or puppies. This refers to the famous pitcher Rube Waddell who was easily distracted during games.
by Rabitt Fat September 25, 2009
Get the Rubemug. A term which refers to a monetary unit. Usually used for a shady deal. However, can also be used to sound cool around your friends. (Comes from root of the word "ruby")
by Jerry Berlin December 17, 2012
Get the Rubemug. by Brendan Rose January 5, 2010
Get the Rubemug. 