sex sells
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
The use of sex appeal is a successful marketing tactic.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Sự hấp dẫn về tình dục là một chiến thuật tiếp thị thành công
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Victoria's Secret, the American retailer that once parlayed a “sex sells” strategy into a $7bn-revenue-empire of underwear, is heading back to TV screens.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sex sells” mean?
The use of sex appeal is a successful marketing tactic.
Is “sex sells” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.