sexploitation

[sek-sploi-tey-shuh n]

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noun Informal.

the exploitation of sex in films, magazines, etc.

Origin of sexploitation

1940–45; blend of sex and exploitation

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Related Words for sexploitation

smut, obscenity, erotica, filth, indecency, dirt, bawdiness, porn, porno, sexploitation

British Dictionary definitions for sexploitation

sexploitation

noun

the commercial exploitation of sex in films and other media

Word Origin for sexploitation

C20: blend of sex + exploitation

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Word Origin and History for sexploitation

1942, from sex (n.) + exploitation. Other similar coinages include sexpert (1924); sexcapade (1953); sexational (1927); and sexophone in "Brave New World."