Sexting

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈsÉ›kstɪŋ/

Origin

sextexting.

Full definition of sexting

Noun

1. The act of sending sexually explicit text messages and/or photographs between cell phones.
• 2009, Annalisa Barbieri, "You don't know what sexting is?", The Guardian, 7 Aug 2009:There are already concerns that young people are unaware of the serious legal implications that sexting can have.

Verb

1. Present participle of sext

Usage notes

The verb to sext is most often used in the form sexting.

Coordinate terms

• textual harassment
• textual intercourse