(including Oxford), please provide the correct spelling of the word or phrase you’re interested in. For example, "sexy," "ladies," or another term.

A polite or formal way of referring to women. In popular culture, particularly in song lyrics, it is often used as a direct address to an audience of women. Updated Oxford Definitions In recent years, the Oxford English Dictionary

According to the and Oxford’s online resources (such as Oxford Languages ), the adjective "sexy" (pronounced /ˈsek.si/) has the following primary meanings:

The keyword uses — this is not a valid dictionary entry. It is an internet-era stylization (similar to "sexxxxy" or "sexxxy") used informally in chat rooms, social media bios, or song lyrics to emphasize or exaggerate the "sexiness." No Oxford dictionary will ever list this spelling.