Sex up
verb
To make something more exciting or lively, usually by adding sexually suggestive or attractive elements.
She sexed up her outfit with a pair of high heels.
Often appears as...
- sex up her image
- sex up the situation
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To manipulate or alter data, information or a situation to make it appear more attractive or impressive than it really is.
He sexed up the report to make his department look good.
Often appears as...
- sex up the numbers
- sex up the report
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To make something more exciting or lively, usually by adding sexually suggestive or attractive elements.
She sexed up her outfit with a pair of high heels.
Often appears as...
- sex up her image
- sex up the situation
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
verb
To manipulate or alter data, information or a situation to make it appear more attractive or impressive than it really is.
He sexed up the report to make his department look good.
Often appears as...
- sex up the numbers
- sex up the report
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Suggestively Playful
Adds a playful hint of sexuality without being explicit.
She decided to sex up her profile picture with a wink.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Literal
Doesn't necessarily involve sexual content, can just be about adding allure.
He sexed up the party with mysterious lighting.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Usage
Primarily used in casual conversation, not formal contexts.
We need to sex up this event; let's bring in a live DJ.
Pro Tip 1/3Suggestively Playful
Adds a playful hint of sexuality without being explicit.
She decided to sex up her profile picture with a wink.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Literal
Doesn't necessarily involve sexual content, can just be about adding allure.
He sexed up the party with mysterious lighting.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Usage
Primarily used in casual conversation, not formal contexts.
We need to sex up this event; let's bring in a live DJ.
Pro Tip 1/3Suggestively Playful
Adds a playful hint of sexuality without being explicit.
She decided to sex up her profile picture with a wink.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Literal
Doesn't necessarily involve sexual content, can just be about adding allure.
He sexed up the party with mysterious lighting.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Usage
Primarily used in casual conversation, not formal contexts.
We need to sex up this event; let's bring in a live DJ.
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