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XO

1 American  

abbreviation

  1. executive office; executive officer.


XO 2 American  
Or XOXO

abbreviation

  1. hugs and kisses.


XO British  

abbreviation

  1. executive officer

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of XO

From X , symbol for a kiss; O , symbol for a hug

Example Sentences

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Think of a bright, herby zhough or chimichurri; a balanced romesco or a well-made pesto; a glossy salsa negra or an umami-packed XO sauce.

From Salon

After bringing her novels to the screen, including “To All the Boys” and its spin-off “XO, Kitty” on Netflix and now her powerhouse “Summer” series, the popularity of her adaptations has been staggering.

From Los Angeles Times

Streaming productions are increasingly flying multiple flags, too: Apple TV’s “Pachinko” or Netflix’s “XO, Kitty” are both American productions that were filmed in South Korea.

From Los Angeles Times

“Beautiful pictures, beautiful friends, beautiful husband and wife - xo,” McGarry wrote.

From Los Angeles Times

“So talented, much too young. RIP Sweet Beauty. xo.”

From Los Angeles Times