frottage.
To rub, especially to rub onto one surface placed upon another surface that is textured, in order to create a mottled or patterned area on the first surface.
Meaning & usage
To rub, especially to rub onto one surface placed upon another surface that is textured, in order to create a mottled or patterned area on the first surface.
To rub parts of the body against those of another person for sexual stimulation.
Where this word comes from
From French frottage (“rubbing”), from frotter (“to rub”) + -age (suffix forming nouns).
A method of making an image by placing a piece of paper against an object and then rubbing over it, usually with a pencil or charcoal.
An illustration made by means of frottage.
The practice of rubbing parts of the body against those of another person for sexual stimulation.
Where this word comes from
From French frottage (“rubbing”), from frotter (“to rub”) + -age (suffix forming nouns).
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.