Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [seks uhp]
- /sɛks ʌp/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [seks uhp]
- /sɛks ʌp/
Definitions of sex up words
- noun sex up either the male or female division of a species, especially as differentiated with reference to the reproductive functions. 1
- noun sex up the sum of the structural and functional differences by which the male and female are distinguished, or the phenomena or behavior dependent on these differences. 1
- noun sex up the instinct or attraction drawing one sex toward another, or its manifestation in life and conduct. 1
- noun sex up coitus. 1
- noun sex up genitalia. 1
- verb with object sex up to ascertain the sex of, especially of newly-hatched chicks. 1
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Origin of sex up
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin sexus, perhaps akin to secāre to divide (see section)
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Sex up
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sex up popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".