frotteurism

n. in DSM–IV–TR, a paraphilia in which an individual deliberately and persistently seeks sexual excitement by rubbing against other people. This may occur as apparently accidental contact in crowded public settings, such as elevators or lines. The person displaying this type of behavior is called a frotteur or a rubber. It is identified as frotteuristic disorder in DSM–5. Also called frottage.

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LASS

acronym for language acquisition support system.