: the sending of sexually explicit messages or images by cell phone
Examples of sexting in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the WebThe app works by employing artificial intelligence to analyze phone activity for signs of cyberbullying, violence, sexting, suicidal ideation, or adult content.—Lindsay Modglin, Parents, 19 Dec. 2023 One girlfriend said she’s had as many as four different sexting sessions going at once.—Drew Harwell, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2023 Studies suggest that sexting, or sharing intimate information via digital devices, is practiced by 25 percent to 35 percent of teenagers.—Lauren Leffer, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2023 The app first known for sexting and later for its bunny-ear photo filters is proving X is not the only social media platform to struggle commercially.—Bychristiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 26 July 2023 See all Example Sentences for sexting
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