sexed up

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sekst uhp]
- /sɛkst ʌp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sekst uhp]
- /sɛkst ʌp/

Definitions of sexed up words

adjective sexed up sexually aroused. 1
adjective sexed up made sexually attractive or more titillating: The movie was a sexed-up version of the book. 1
adjective sexed up made more attractive or interesting, especially by adding decorative elements: a sexed-up car. 1
noun sexed up either the male or female division of a species, especially as differentiated with reference to the reproductive functions. 1
noun sexed 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 sexed up the instinct or attraction drawing one sex toward another, or its manifestation in life and conduct. 1

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Origin of sexed 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)

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Parts of speech for Sexed up

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exclamation

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sexed up popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

sexed up usage trend in Literature

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