sexting

[ seks-ting ]

noun

, Digital Technology.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of sexting¹

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

Example Sentences

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.

From 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.

From Popular-Science

A sexting scandal by their star candidate in one of their marquee races in the final weeks wasn’t in those plans.

From Washington Post

And The Sun Also Rises has Jake sexting Brett a picture of his war-damaged member.

From The Daily Beast

Former Democratic Congressman Anthony Weiner was caught sexting naughty photos, which caused his resignation.

From The Daily Beast

“Parents can be reassured with the finding that sexting may predate sexual behavior,” said Dr. Temple.

From The Daily Beast

My virgin number and I had been through a lot: broken relationships, several jobs, even some unmemorable sexting.

From The Daily Beast

Comedy Central's Broad City is love-in-the-time-of-sexting depiction of millennials.

From The Daily Beast