Added 9 October 2026
sexy
/ˈsɛksi/ adjective
Latin root: sex Wiktionary
adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about sexy at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Having sex appeal; attractive.
The participants in the swimsuit competition are all very sexy.
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Intriguing, appealing, likely to excite interest.
The manufacturers have launched a sexy new car.
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Sexual; relating to or involving sex.
He didn't really like me; all he wanted was for me to be sexy with him.
adjective
Origin
From Latin sex (“six”) + -y, intended as a pun.
From Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org (CC BY-SA)