noun
sexting
SEHKS-tihng
Sexting (noun) means sending sexually explicit text messages or photos by phone. Example: “The school held an assembly warning teenagers about the risks of sexting.”
noun
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Sending sexually explicit text messages or photos by phone.
"The school held an assembly warning teenagers about the risks of sexting."
How to use sexting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSending sexy or explicit messages/photos via text or messaging apps.
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Word forms
- Plural
- sextings
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Etymology
A blend of sex and texting.
Rhymes for sexting
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What is the meaning of sexting?
"sexting" (noun) means sending sexually explicit text messages or photos by phone.
How do you use sexting in a sentence?
Example: "The school held an assembly warning teenagers about the risks of sexting."
