sexting

/ˈsɛkstɪŋ/

Meanings

verb

To send a sext.

Examples :

"My mom found out I was sexting my boyfriend when she saw my phone. "

noun

The act of transmitting and/or receiving sexually suggestive text messages and/or photographs between cell phones equipped with text messaging.

Examples :

"The school held a presentation about the dangers of sexting to help students understand the risks involved. "

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Related Words

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

equipped verb

/ɪˈkwɪpt/

To supply with something necessary in order to carry out a specific action or task; to provide with (e.g. weapons, provisions, munitions, rigging)

"The camping club equipped their tent with sturdy stakes so it wouldn't blow away in the wind. "

transmitting verb

/trænzˈmɪtɪŋ/ /trænsˈmɪtɪŋ/

To send or convey something from one person, place or thing to another.

"The radio station is transmitting music all day. "

sexually adverb

/ˈsɛkʃuəli/ /ˈsɛkʃwəli/

In a sexual manner: erotically.

"She kissed him sexually."

receiving verb

/ɹɪˈsiːvɪŋ/

To take, as something that is offered, given, committed, sent, paid, etc.; to accept; to be given something.

"She received many presents for her birthday."

boyfriend noun

/ˈbɔɪfɹənd/

A male partner in an unmarried romantic relationship.

"My boyfriend and I are going to the movies this weekend. "

messages noun

/ˈmɛsɪd͡ʒɪz/

A communication, or what is communicated; any concept or information conveyed.

"The student checked her phone for messages from her teacher about the homework assignment. "

photographs noun

/ˈfəʊ.tə.ˌɡɹɑːfs/ /ˈfoʊ.tə.ˌɡɹæfs/

A picture created by projecting an image onto a photosensitive surface such as a chemically treated plate or film, CCD receptor, etc.

"My grandmother keeps old photographs in a shoebox. "

messaging verb

/ˈmɛsɪdʒɪŋ/ /ˈmɛsɪdʒɪŋɡ/

To send a message to; to transmit a message to, e.g. as text via a cell phone.

"I messaged her about the concert."

suggestive adjective

/sə(ɡ)ˈd͡ʒɛstɪv/

Tending to suggest or imply.

"The painting is abstract, but the colors are suggestive of fruit or the Mediterranean."

presentation noun

/ˌpɹizənˈteɪʃən/

The act of presenting, or something presented

"The presentation about the new school rules was very clear and easy to understand. "