rub up against
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[edit]rub up against (third-person singular simple present rubs up against, present participle rubbing up against, simple past and past participle rubbed up against)
- To touch something with one's body.
- She accidentally rubbed up against the painted door and got green paint on her blouse.
- To touch another person with one's body in a sexually stimulating manner.
- 1994, Samuel Becket, Molloy, page 75:
- Now men, I have rubbed up against a few men in my time, but women?
- To touch a person's body in a friendly manner, seeking attention. (of animals)
- Tibbles the cat rubbed up against my leg, asking for a piece of my cheese.
- To come into conflict with someone or something.