The Evolution of Allure: Defining "Sexy" in the Modern Age What makes a word "top" the charts of our cultural vocabulary? If you flip through the pages of the Oxford Learner’s Dictionary, you'll find that "sexy" is much more than just a label for physical attraction. It’s a word that has traveled from 19th-century letters to the forefront of modern marketing and self-expression. What Does It Actually Mean?
Sexy: The base word, meaning sexually attractive or exciting [OED]. Lady: A formal or polite term for a woman [OED]. The "Suffix" Phenomenon
In modern pop culture, terms like these are frequently associated with:
Lady: A woman, especially one considered to be of high social class or of refined manners.