English Dictionary

rub up against

動詞

動物

To touch something with one's body. / To touch another person with one's body in a sexually stimulating manner. / (of animals) To touch a person's body in a friendly manner, seeking attention.

日本語の意味

体で何かに触れる行為をする / 性的な興奮を呼び起こす目的で他人に体で触れる / 動物が親しみや注意を引くために、人に体で触れる

The cat likes to rub up against my legs when I come home.

その猫は私が帰宅するといつも足に体をすり寄せる。

意味（1）

To touch something with one's body.

She accidentally rubbed up against the painted door and got green paint on her blouse.

意味（2）

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

Now men, I have rubbed up against a few men in my time, but women?

意味（3）

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

Tibbles the cat rubbed up against my leg, asking for a piece of my cheese.

意味（4）

To come into conflict with someone or something.

rubs up against （ present singular third-person ）

rubbing up against （ participle present ）

rubbed up against （ participle past ）

rubbed up against （ past ）