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Rack Off to Rubbity Dub

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rack off. Go away, get lost.

ratbag. Rascal, rogue. Also someone of eccentric or nonconforming ideas or behavior, or someone whose preoccupation with a particular theory or belief is considered obsessive.

reckon. Very commonly used for think. By itself in reply to a question, it means I suppose so.

ripper. Great, terrific; something terrific.

rock up. Show up or walk up, approach.

roo. Also 'roo. Kangaroo.

rubbity dub. Rhyming slang for (bath) tub or pub. Reckon it depends on the context.

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