sexed-up
Americanadjective
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sexually aroused.
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made sexually attractive or more titillating.
The movie was a sexed-up version of the book.
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made more attractive or interesting, especially by adding decorative elements.
a sexed-up car.
Example Sentences
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The post of head of communications across government was created in the wake of the Iraqi invasion, the "sexed-up" dossier and the row over Labour's reliance on spin.
From The Guardian • Mar. 25, 2011
He himself had not "sexed-up" that document, he announced, though he would have preferred not to use that "ghastly" phrase.
From BBC • Jan. 12, 2010
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