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feel up
Note: This page may contain terms or definitions that are offensive or inappropriate for some readers.feel F0068400 (fēl)v. felt (fĕlt), feel·ing, feels v.tr.1. a. To perceive through the sense of touch: feel the velvety smoothness of a peach.b. To perceive as a physical sensation: feel a sharp pain; feel the cold.2. a. To touch: reached out and felt the wall.b. To examine by touching: felt the fabric for flaws. See Synonyms at touch.3. To test or explore with caution: feel one's way in a new job.4. a. To undergo the experience of: felt my interest rising; felt great joy.b. To be aware of; sense: felt the anger of the crowd.c. To be emotionally affected by: She still feels the loss of her dog.5. a. To be persuaded of (something) on the basis of intuition, emotion, or other indefinite grounds: I feel that what the informant says may well be true.b. To believe; think: She felt his answer to be evasive.v.intr.1. To experience the sensation of touch.2. a. To produce a particular sensation, especially through the sense of touch: The sheets felt smooth.b. To produce a particular impression; appear to be; seem: It feels good to be home. See Usage Note at well2.3. To be conscious of a specified kind or quality of physical, mental, or emotional state: felt warm and content; feels strongly about the election.4. To seek or explore something by the sense of touch: felt for the light switch in the dark.5. To have compassion or sympathy: I feel for him in his troubles.n.1. Perception by touch or by sensation of the skin: a feel of autumn in the air.2. The sense of touch: a surface that is rough to the feel.3. a. An act or instance of touching or feeling: gave the carpet a feel.b. Vulgar An act or instance of sexual touching or fondling.4. An overall impression or effect: "gives such disparate pictures ... a crazily convincing documentary feel" (Stephen King).5. Intuitive awareness or natural ability: has a feel for decorating.Phrasal Verbs: feel out To try cautiously or indirectly to ascertain the viewpoint or nature of: We'd better feel out the situation before acting. feel up Vulgar To touch or fondle (someone) sexually.Idioms: feel in (one's) bones To have an intuition of. feel like Informal To have an inclination or desire for: felt like going for a walk. feel like (oneself) To sense oneself as being in one's normal state of health or spirits: I just don't feel like myself today. feel (one's) oats1. To be energetic and playful.2. To act in a self-important manner.
[Middle English felen, from Old English fēlan; see pāl- in Indo-European roots.]Translationsfeel up
Note: This page may contain terms or definitions that are offensive or inappropriate for some readers.feel (one) upvulgar slang To touch a woman's breasts in a sexual manner.See also: feel, upfeel someone upto feel someone sexually. (Use discretion with topic.) I heard him say he really wanted to feel her up. He wanted to feel up the girl.See also: feel, upfeel upv.1. Vulgar Slang To touch or fondle someone sexually.2. feel up to To feel ready to experience, do, or accomplish something; to feel capable of doing something: I'm tired, so I don't feel up to going to the movies. Once we felt up to confronting our boss, we drafted a letter of complaint.See also: feel, upEncyclopediaSeefeel |