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Description
Type: adjective (describing appearance or appeal)
Origin: Borrowed from English “sexy”; used in Urdu colloquially to describe someone or something appealing in a sexual or attractive way
Expanded Features:
Polarity: positive (attractive quality), context-sensitive
Register: informal, colloquial, sometimes playful or provocative
Pragmatic Sense: describes physical or stylistic appeal that elicits sexual or aesthetic attraction
Synonyms (Urdu): دلکش، کشش والا، پرکشش
Synonyms (English): attractive, alluring, seductive, appealing
Antonyms (Urdu): ناپسندیدہ، بورنگ، بے کشش
Antonyms (English): unattractive, plain, unappealing, dull
Key Nuances:
Primarily refers to sexual or physical attractiveness
Often used in casual or advertising contexts
Can be playful, flirty, or objectifying depending on tone
Usage Contexts:
Compliments among peers (informal)
Media, advertising, and pop culture
Descriptions of fashion, personality, or appearance
Example Sentences:
Urdu: اس نے سیکسی لباس پہنا تھا
English: She wore a sexy outfit,
Urdu: فلم کا ہیرو بہت سیکسی لگ رہا تھا
English: The movie hero looked very attractive,
Urdu: سیکسی اسٹائل اور اعتماد لوگوں کو متاثر کرتا ہے
English: A sexy style and confidence impress people.
Cultural Insight: In Urdu-speaking societies, the word “سیکسی” is usually informal and may carry a playful or risqué connotation. Its use in formal or conservative contexts is often avoided.
Related Terms:
دلکش (dilkash): attractive
کشش (kashish): charm, appeal
پرکشش (purkashish): alluring