sexed-up

[sekst-uhp]

adjective

Informal.

1. sexually aroused.

2. made sexually attractive or more titillating.

   The movie was a sexed-up version of the book.

3. made more attractive or interesting, especially by adding decorative elements.

   a sexed-up car.

Example Sentences

That was the inquiry into the death of government scientist Dr David Kelly which found that the BBC's reporting on the Iraq "sexed-up dossier" was flawed.

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The loud graphics, busy screens, and sexed-up appearances of the hosts have become ubiquitous on cable television.

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Sue, ensconced in a hit, sexed-up version of Elisabeth’s old workout gig, doesn’t want to go dormant.

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Carpenter’s new album, “Short N’ Sweet,” which is tracking to secure the singer’s first No. 1 album on the Billboard charts, shows us that similar tongue-in-cheek wit with its raunchy, sexed-up lyrics.

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People have accused the "Woman's World" music video of using the male gaze because Perry and a cast of women are dressed as sexed-up construction workers before an anvil kills her.

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