Sexting
(noun)
The act of sending sexually explicit messages or photographs electronically, especially via mobile phone.
Origin:
Compound word formed by the combination of sex and texting.
Examples:
- Sexting has become a growing concern among parents and educators.
- Many teenagers have been caught sexting with their classmates.
- Sexting can lead to serious legal consequences, especially if the parties involved are minors.
- Sexting can also be used as a form of cyberbullying.
- Sexting can cause a lot of problems like harassment, blackmail, and emotional distress.