Definition

A person who rubs against someone else for sexual pleasure, often in a public place.

Example

The frotteur was caught in the crowded subway, causing discomfort to the passengers.

Conversation

Did you hear about that incident on the subway last week?

Yeah, I read that someone was acting like a frotteur there.

That's so disturbing; I can't believe people do that in public!

I know, right? It makes me feel uneasy about taking public transport.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Frotteur comes from the French word 'frotter' (meaning to rub) combined with the suffix '-eur' (indicating a person who performs an action). The term refers to a person who derives sexual pleasure from rubbing against another person in a crowded place.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'rubs' ('frotter') against others in a crowd — that's how 'frotteur' describes that person.

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