Sexting

What does sexting mean?

Sending sexually explicit messages

A term that combines "sex" and "texting;" refers to the sending of sexually explicit messages, which can be words or pictures; often done by teenagers using mobile phones but also done by adults, as well.

Example

"Alicia can't come she was grounded yesterday.
What happened?
She got caught sexting with her bf.
Oh snap."

Related Slang

bfBoyfriend
gfGirlfriend
Oh snapExpression of surprise
ASLAge, sex, location
CU46See you for sex
pervPervert

Usage

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✓ Text Messaging

Last Updated: December 23, 2014

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