abschruppen

to scrub vigorously

verb AB-shrup-pen Rare

Usage Note

Abschruppen is a colloquial intensification of schrubben — scrubbing the skin hard, e.g. with a loofah or rough cloth. Conveys more thoroughness or roughness than simple schrubben.

Examples

"Er schruppte nach der Gartenarbeit den Schmutz von den Armen ab."

Natural Translation

He scrubbed the dirt off his arms after gardening.

Literal Translation

He scrubbed the dirt from the arms off after the gardening.

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