sexting

[ seks-ting ]

/ ˈsɛks tɪŋ /

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noun Digital Technology.

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

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Origin of sexting

First recorded in 2005–10; blend of sex and text; see -ing¹

The spot portrays the Democratic mayor as corrupt, and invokes a sexting investigation that fell apart last year after his accuser couldn't find crucial messages in the discovery process.
The Trailer: Andrew Yang's got a new political party -- and he wants to change how we vote|David Weigel|October 7, 2021|Washington Post
Nothing you do to ensure safe sexting will be truly secure if the recipient of your naked pictures cannot be bothered to set up a passcode to lock their phone.
A complete guide on how to safely take, send, and store nudes|Sandra Gutierrez G.|September 9, 2021|Popular-Science
A sexting scandal by their star candidate in one of their marquee races in the final weeks wasn’t in those plans.
A sexting scandal in the North Carolina Senate race was the last thing Democrats need|Amber Phillips|October 5, 2020|Washington Post
And The Sun Also Rises has Jake sexting Brett a picture of his war-damaged member.
What Would Jane Eyre Sext?|Jennie Yabroff|December 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Former Democratic Congressman Anthony Weiner was caught sexting naughty photos, which caused his resignation.
Christian Right-Wingers Love Porn: New Studies Suggest the Bible Belt Has A Kinky Side|Aurora Snow|October 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
“Parents can be reassured with the finding that sexting may predate sexual behavior,” said Dr. Temple.
Sexting Is the New ‘First Base’|Russell Saunders|October 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
My virgin number and I had been through a lot: broken relationships, several jobs, even some unmemorable sexting.
Where Cellphone Numbers Go to Die|Jon Methven|August 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Comedy Central's Broad City is love-in-the-time-of-sexting depiction of millennials.
Behind ‘Broad City’: Amy Poehler’s Girls of Comedy|Abby Haglage|January 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST