Home › Words › F › footrubfootrubfootrub · noun — A massage of the feet.Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0).EtymologyFrom foot + rub.nounA massage of the feet.e.g.“While you may think that editors have nothing to do but torture writers while they kick back and get footrubs, the reverse is often true.” — 2003, Linda Formichelli, Diana Burrell, The Renegade Writer:Definitions & examples from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0).Words closest in meaningBy meaning, not spelling — each word's AI semantic fingerprint, nearest first.footbath 67% match — The act of soaking or washing the feet. vs footrub →backrub 66% match — A massage of the back. vs footrub →footcare 63% match — The care of the feet. vs footrub →massotherapy 62% match — massage as a form of therapy. vs footrub →pediluvium 62% match — The bathing of the feet. vs footrub →ashiatsu 62% match — A form of massage in which the practitioner uses their feet to deliver treatment. vs footrub →pedicure 60% match — A cosmetic treatment for the feet and toenails. vs footrub →footpiece 58% match — A bandage for the foot vs footrub →