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oversexed

[ oh-ver-sekst ]
/ ˈoʊ vərˈsɛkst /
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adjective
having an unusually strong sexual drive.
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Origin of oversexed

First recorded in 1895–1900; over- + sexed

Words nearby oversexed

overseer, oversell, oversensitive, overset, oversew, oversexed, overshade, overshadow, overshare, overshine, overshirt
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Words related to oversexed

immoral, profligate, wanton, concupiscent, desiring, hard up, hot, hot to trot, lascivious, libidinous, lustful, passionate, randy, turned on, abandoned, amoral, animal, carnal, corrupt, debauched

British Dictionary definitions for oversexed

oversexed
/ (ˌəʊvəˈsɛkst) /
adjective
having an excessive preoccupation with or need for sexual activity
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