noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'
snuggling; nuzzling; cuddling
Mimetic word describing the act of rubbing one's body or face affectionately against someone or something, often like a cat or a child seeking comfort.
猫が足にすりすりしてきた。
The cat came and rubbed against my legs.
子どもが母親にすりすり甘えている。
The child is snuggling up to their mother.
Hiragana spelling is common for this mimetic word.
Katakana spelling is also used, often for emphasis or in casual writing.
すり寄る is a verb meaning to edge closer or cozy up, often with a nuance of trying to gain favor, while すりすり focuses on the affectionate rubbing action itself.
Reduplicative mimetic word from the verb 擦る (する, 'to rub'). The exact derivation is uncertain, but it follows a common pattern for sound-symbolic words describing repeated actions.