sexy

sex·y

[sek-see]
adjective, sex·i·er, sex·i·est.
1.
concerned predominantly or excessively with sex; risqué: a sexy novel.
2.
sexually interesting or exciting; radiating sexuality: the sexiest professor on campus.
3.
excitingly appealing; glamorous: a sexy new car.

Origin:
1920–25; sex + -y1

sex·i·ly, adverb
sex·i·ness, noun
un·sex·y, adjective
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sexy (ˈsɛksɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj , sexier, sexiest
1.  provoking or intended to provoke sexual interest: a sexy dress; a sexy book
2.  feeling sexual interest; aroused
3.  interesting, exciting, or trendy: a sexy project; a sexy new car
 
'sexily
 
adv
 
'sexiness
 
n

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Word Origin & History

sexy
1905, from sex + -y (2). Originally "engrossed in sex;" sense of "sexually attractive" is 1923, first in reference to Valentino. Related: Sexiness.
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sexy definition


  1. mod.
    having great sex appeal. : He's not what I would call sexy, but I suppose it's a matter of taste.
  2. mod.
    neat; exciting. : That's a sexy set of wheels.
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
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