Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
feel-up
verb (phrasal verb)
/fiːl ʌp/
Definition
To touch someone in a sexual or inappropriate manner, often without their consent.
Examples
- The man was arrested for trying to feel-up a stranger in the crowd.
- She felt uncomfortable when he attempted to feel-up her arm during the party.
Meaning
The term ‘feel-up’ is commonly used to describe the act of groping someone, typically with the intention of sexual arousal. It is an unwanted advance and is considered a form of sexual harassment.
Synonyms
- grope
- fondle
- caress
- manhandle
