Feel up

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verb

To touch or stroke inappropriately as a way of getting sexual pleasure.

He was accused of trying to feel up his date at the party.
Visual representation of "feel up" - To touch or stroke inappropriately as a way of getting sexual pleasure

Often appears as...

  • feel up someone
  • feel up against

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

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Inappropriate Touch

Used to describe unwanted touching; often in sexual harassment context.

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She felt uncomfortable when he tried to feel her up.
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Colloquial Slang

It's casual speech, not suitable in formal situations like workplace discussions or academic writing.

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In casual conversations, he joked about someone trying to feel up his friend.
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Sensitive Context

Be cautious when using this phrase as it can be offensive or trigger negative emotions.

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At the seminar, they discussed how someone feeling up another without consent can lead to trauma.
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