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Difference between Sex something and Sex up something

sex something—(of animals and plants) determine the sex by anatomical examination:

  • The specimen is not sexed, neither is the sex noted on the drawing.

sex up something —(sl.) present smth. in a more interesting or lively way (by introducing sex-oriented material):

  • This film took a classic story with lots of potential, put in many great actors, gave them bad dialogue, sexed it up needlessly.