rub against

rub something against someone or something

to scrape or chafe something against someone or something repeatedly. The cat kept rubbing its tail against me. I wish John would stop rubbing his hand against my leg.

rub (up) against someone or something

to bump or scrape against someone or something. The cat rubbed up against me and seemed friendly. The side of the car rubbed against the fence.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
NjÅL	-	Norwegian
TÉO	-	Portuguese
Dicun	-	Medieval English
Ingrid	ING-rid (Swedish), ING-ree (Norwegian), ING-grit (German)	Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German
Thracius	-	Ancient Roman
Ismael	-	Spanish, Biblical Greek