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

Their weird romantic renaissance peaks with this week’s episode, which sees them sexting each other incessantly — and sees Tom confusingly gifting Shiv with a glass-encased scorpion, in an apparent reference to “the scorpion and the frog” parable.

From New York Times

They also said they were dealing with "a growing number of online bullying and digital safeguarding incidents, such as sexting and sharing related images".

From BBC

Alexandra Petri’s new book Alexandra Petri’s US History asks “What would sexting between John and Abigail Adams have been like?” among other burning questions.

From Slate

Dear Amy: My husband of nine years has a secret Twitter account where he’s been sexting other people, complete with exchanged pictures and videos.

From Washington Post

You and your husband agree that his secret sexting violates this monogamy bond.

From Washington Post