sexting

noun

sex·​ting ˈsek-stiŋ How to pronounce sexting (audio)
: the sending of sexually explicit messages or images by cell phone

Examples of sexting in a Sentence

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That is, until Monica discovers Stephen’s kinky sexting. Myisha Battle, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024 In September, Kennedy's relationship to Hines took the spotlight when a sexting scandal unfolded allegedly involving the former presidential candidate and political reporter Olivia Nuzzi. Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024 Meanwhile, Kennedy’s sexting scandal with Nuzzi has become even more complicated and messy because of her bitter and litigious breakup from Lizza. Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024 Cheryl Hines finally considering divorce over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s sexting scandal: report Cheryl Hines finally considering divorce over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s sexting scandal: report Is your closet full of old clothes? Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sexting 

Word History

Etymology

blend of sex and texting

First Known Use

2005, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of sexting was in 2005

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“Sexting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sexting. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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