Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

rub up against

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.96 in modern English

Syllables: rub up a-gainst
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

2

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To touch something with one's body.

verb

To touch another person with one's body in a sexually stimulating manner.

verb

To touch a person's body in a friendly manner, seeking attention. (of animals)

verb

To come into conflict with someone or something.

Example Sentences

"She accidentally rubbed up against the painted door and got green paint on her blouse."
"Now men, I have rubbed up against a few men in my time, but women?"
"Tibbles the cat rubbed up against my leg, asking for a piece of my cheese."

Inflected Forms

rubs up against (present, singular) rubbing up against (participle, present) rubbed up against (participle, past) rubbed up against (past)

Questions

What does rub up against mean?: To touch something with one's body.

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