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

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 • Jul. 1, 2021

As the organization’s sexual assault prevention educator, Schutt offers similar training, plus information about healthy relationships and sexting, at Saginaw-area middle and high schools.

From Washington Times • Apr. 8, 2018

Back in my teenage years, long before the era of texting and sexting, there was only one way for a Nigerian boy to prove his sincere feelings for a girl: By writing a love letter.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2017

Like Sarah Palin’s “refudiate” or Anthony Weiner’s repeated sexting faux pas, Bachmann’s serial killer faux pas was tantalizing click-bait—a snarky jab at a favorite target—too good to pass up.

From Salon • Dec. 21, 2013

For all the horrors attributed to modern children — cyberbullying, sexting, Justin Bieber-esque sideways-hair-brushing — they are far more supportive of diversity and difference than any generation before.

From New York Times • Jun. 11, 2010