Frotteurism

Pronunciation

• (Francophone) IPA: /fʁoˈtəː(ʁ)izm/
• RP IPA: /fɹɒˈtəːɹɪzm/

Origin

frotteur + -ism

Noun

1. (sexuality) The act of rubbing one’s genitalia against another’s person, usually that of a stranger. Must be non-consensual and is considered a psychiatric condition as well as a criminal offense in most places. (If consensual, it is known as frottage)
2. A paraphilia involving sexual arousal from rubbing one’s genitalia against another’s person, usually that of a stranger.

Related terms

• frotteur
• frottage
• frot