frotteurism

/fɹɔˈtɝ.ɪzm/

UK: /fɹɒˈtɜːɹ.ɪzm/

FɹƆTɝ · ɪzm (2 syllables)

English Noun
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Definition

The act of non-consensually rubbing one’s genitalia against another person, usually a stranger, considered a psychiatric condition as well as a criminal offense in most places. (If consensual, it is frottage.)

Etymology

From frotteur + -ism.

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