sexting

American  

[seks-ting] / ˈsɛks tɪŋ /

noun

Digital Technology.

1. the sending of sexually explicit digital images, videos, text messages, or emails, usually by cell phone.

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Etymology

Origin of sexting

First recorded in 2005–10; blend of sex and text; -ing ¹

Example Sentences

In other action, the House gave preliminary approval to a bill that requires county boards of education to provide age-appropriate instruction on the risks of sexting as part of a school’s family life and human sexuality curriculum.

From Washington Post

But the songs in Inside, parodying the classic photos you see on white women's Instagram accounts and chronicling the perils of sexting with emojis, coexist with explorations of serious topics.

From Salon

You almost definitely know her as the ex-wife of Anthony Weiner, former congressman and currently registered sex offender, whose habit of sexting with minors may have indirectly sunk said presidential campaign.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2013, he attempted a comeback by running for mayor of New York City, but his campaign was soon upended when it was revealed he continued sexting even after resigning from Congress, a scandal that unfolded on camera during the award-winning documentary “Weiner.”

From Seattle Times

But in late October, less than two weeks before Election Day, he informed Congress that the bureau was reopening the case after emails between Clinton and Abedin were found on Weiner’s computer during the probe into the former congressman’s sexting.

From Seattle Times