sexploitation
[sek-sploi-tey-shuh n]
- the exploitation of sex in films, magazines, etc.
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Origin of sexploitation
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sexploitation
- the commercial exploitation of sex in films and other media
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Word Origin
C20: blend of sex + exploitation
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Word Origin and History for sexploitation
n.
1942, from sex (n.) + exploitation. Other similar coinages include sexpert (1924); sexcapade (1953); sexational (1927); and sexophone in "Brave New World."
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