noun
- the transfer of a quality, characteristic, or influence from one person or thing to another
Usage: informal
verb
- to be transferred or communicated to someone or something else
Usage: informal
Examples
- Her positive attitude had a good ruboff on the whole team.
- I hope some of his work ethic will rub off on you.
- The teacher’s enthusiasm seemed to rub off on all her students.
- Living with musicians, some of their talent rubbed off on him.
- The company’s innovative culture has a positive ruboff effect.
- His bad habits started to rub off on his younger brother.