sexercise: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Low/Very LowInformal; Colloquial; Often used in humorous, lifestyle, or media (e.g., magazines, blogs) contexts.
Quick answer
What does “sexercise” mean?
A portmanteau (blend) of 'sex' and 'exercise', referring to sexual activity considered as a form of physical workout.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A portmanteau (blend) of 'sex' and 'exercise', referring to sexual activity considered as a form of physical workout.
Informal, often humorous term for sexual intercourse or other physical sexual activities when they are framed as providing cardiovascular or muscular benefits akin to traditional exercise.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in meaning or usage. The word is equally informal and marginal in both varieties.
Connotations
Primarily humorous, slightly titillating, or euphemistic. May be seen as tacky or clichéd in certain contexts.
Frequency
Extremely low frequency in formal or general corpora. Slightly more likely to appear in American lifestyle media, but the difference is negligible.
Grammar
How to Use “sexercise” in a Sentence
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Collocations
Examples
Examples of “sexercise” in a Sentence
verb
American English
- We decided to sexercise instead of going for a run.
adjective
American English
- They have a very active, sexercise-oriented relationship.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not used.
Academic
Not used, except perhaps as an example in linguistics (blend words) with a highly marked, informal register.
Everyday
Rare. Potentially used in humorous conversation among friends, often with ironic or euphemistic intent.
Technical
Not used in any professional field (medicine, fitness, etc.).
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “sexercise”
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Neutral
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Antonyms of “sexercise”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “sexercise”
- Using it in formal contexts.
- Assuming it is a standard, neutral term for sexual activity.
- Misspelling as 'exersex' or 'sexersize'.
- Overusing the term, as its humour is niche and can become stale quickly.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It's a recognized blend word (portmanteau) found in informal dictionaries and usage, but it is not a standard term in the English lexicon and is considered very informal and humorous.
No, it would be inappropriate. In serious health or medical contexts, use standard terms like 'sexual activity' or 'physical intimacy'.
Its main function is humorous or euphemistic. It allows speakers to talk about sex indirectly by framing it within the less taboo topic of exercise and health.
Yes, similar playful blends exist, such as 'sexting' (sex + texting) and 'friends with benefits' (though not a blend), but 'sexercise' is specifically tied to the concept of physical fitness.
A portmanteau (blend) of 'sex' and 'exercise', referring to sexual activity considered as a form of physical workout.
Sexercise is usually informal; colloquial; often used in humorous, lifestyle, or media (e.g., magazines, blogs) contexts. in register.
Sexercise: in British English it is pronounced /ˈsɛksəsʌɪz/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈsɛksɚˌsaɪz/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of SEX + EXERCISE combined. Imagine a couple saying, 'We don't need the gym; we get our SEXERCISE at home.'
Conceptual Metaphor
SEX IS EXERCISE / LOVE IS A WORKOUT.
Practice
Quiz
In which context would the word 'sexercise' be LEAST appropriate?