Definition

Noun: A sex kitten is a term for a young woman who is perceived as having a strong, playful, and alluring sex appeal. The term often implies a coquettish, charming, and intentionally seductive manner.

Usage

The term is used to describe a woman whose appearance and behavior are considered provocatively attractive in a playful way. It is a colloquial and somewhat informal label. - The actress was often typecast as a sex kitten in Hollywood comedies. - With her wink and playful smile, she cultivated the image of a sex kitten.

Advanced Usage

• The term can carry subjective or objectifying connotations, as it reduces a person to a stereotype based on perceived sexual allure.
• It is often used in media, entertainment, and pop culture contexts to describe a specific archetype.

Variants and Related Words

• Siren: A woman who is considered dangerously alluring or seductive (often with a more mysterious or powerful connotation).
• Femme fatale: A stock character of a mysterious and seductive woman whose charms ensnare others, often leading them into danger (a more dramatic, narrative-driven term).

Synonyms

• Coquette
• Seductress
• Vamp (informal, dated)

Related Idioms/Phrases

• Sex symbol: A more general and commonly used term for a person, often a celebrity, widely considered to embody sexual attractiveness. (A "sex kitten" is a specific type of sex symbol with a playful demeanor.)

Noun

1. a young woman who is thought to have sex appeal