sexy
[ sek-see ]
/ ˈsɛk si /
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adjective, sex·i·er, sex·i·est.
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OTHER WORDS FROM sexy
sex·i·ly, adverbsex·i·ness, nounun·sex·y, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for sexy
sexy
/ (ˈsɛksɪ) /
adjective sexier or sexiest informal
provoking or intended to provoke sexual interesta sexy dress; a sexy book
feeling sexual interest; aroused
interesting, exciting, or trendya sexy project; a sexy new car
Derived forms of sexy
sexily, adverbsexiness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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