Meaning
A scraped percussion instrument used in zydeco music, resembling a washboard but without a frame, generally hung around the neck.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
From rub + board.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
frottoirscrub board
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021, 2025, 2026.