frottage

verb, noun — 5 senses

frottage

verb

/ˈfrɒtɑːʒ/

Etymology From French frottage (“rubbing”), from frotter (“to rub”) + -age (suffix forming nouns).

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.

Lifestyle, Sexuality To rub parts of the body against those of another person for sexual stimulation.

frottage

noun

Etymology From French frottage (“rubbing”), from frotter (“to rub”) + -age (suffix forming nouns).

Art, Arts 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.

Art, Arts An illustration made by means of frottage.

Lifestyle, Sexuality The practice of rubbing parts of the body against those of another person for sexual stimulation.

Related terms: friction, frot, frotteurism, rubbing

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