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XO

1 American  
Or XOXO

abbreviation

  1. hugs and kisses.

XO 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. executive office; executive officer.

XO British  

abbreviation

  1. executive officer

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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 • Dec. 20, 2025

That’s what Jelly Roll’s wife, Bunnie XO, says in a promo clip for this week’s episode of “Dumb Blonde.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2024

"XO, Kitty" has a Korean lead character and "Queen Charlotte" features a Black actor in the title role.

From Reuters • Jun. 14, 2023

Once intros were made, XO Seattle made their pitch to the property owners: They could get some eyes on the building and “take the boards off the doors,” Julianne Johnson said.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 21, 2023

December XO “Bri! Come here. I can’t get Alex to wake up! Alex! Alex!”

From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer

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