rub up against
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
To touch something with one's body.
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To touch another person with one's body in a sexually stimulating manner.
Chạm vào người khác bằng cơ thể để kích thích tình dục
Machine-translated — suggest a fix
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To touch a person's body in a friendly manner, seeking attention. (of animals)
Chạm vào cơ thể người khác một cách thân thiện để tìm kiếm sự chú ý
Machine-translated — suggest a fix
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “rub up against” mean?
To touch something with one's body.
Is “rub up against” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.