As a Noun: 1. The action of moving your hand backwards and forwards or round and round over a part of the body, especially the torso or shoulder, while pressing firmly with your fingers. English = rub. 2. A liquid that you use on your skin or hair. English = lotion, cream. 3. A substance that you use with water for washing yourself. English = soap. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To move your hand backwards and forwards or round and round over a part of the body, especially the torso or shoulder, while pressing firmly with your fingers. English = rub. 2. To apply a cream or lotion to a part of your body, especially the torso or shoulder, by rubbing. 3. To rub soap on your body in order to wash yourself. English = soap, soap up.