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General Slang
rubber game
RUB-er gaym · noun · slang
The deciding game of a series.
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The final, deciding game of a series in which each team has won an equal number, so the winner takes the series.
“After a split, tonight's the rubber game for first place.”
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rubber game In A Sentence
After a split, tonight's the rubber game for first place.
Origin & Usage
American sports slang borrowed from card and lawn games where the 'rubber' decides a tie.
Variants
rubber match
People Also Ask
What is a 'rubber game'?
It's the final, deciding game of a series in which each team has won an equal number, so the winner takes the series.
Where does the term 'rubber game' come from?
It's borrowed from card and lawn games like whist and bowls, where the 'rubber' is the decisive contest that breaks a tie.
Is 'rubber match' the same as 'rubber game'?
Yes, 'rubber match' is a common alternate term for the same thing, the tie-breaking final game or bout.
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