XO

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abbreviation

hugs and kisses.

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Origin of XO

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

Words nearby XO

X marks the spot, Xmas, XML, Xn., Xnty., XO, xoanon, Xochimilco, xocolatophobia, Xolair, XOR

Other definitions for XO (2 of 2)

XO²

abbreviation

executive office; executive officer.

How to use XO in a sentence

By the time it concluded with a sing-a-long of “XO,” Beyoncé had done the rare thing.
Bow Down, Bitches: How Beyoncé Turned an Elevator Brawl Into a Perfect Year|Kevin Fallon|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The sisters are well-known Beyoncé superfans and include a cover of “XO” on their current setlist.
Haim: We’re a Band. Not a ‘Girl Band.’|Melissa Leon|May 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Parties spilled onto streets, with all-night bands, nothing on tap but XO cognac and champagne.
A City Rejuvenates|Wole Soyinka|March 14, 2011|DAILY BEAST
The idea with the XO machine was that many kids using those laptops would be out in rural areas without reliable Internet access.
Hackers' Egypt Rescue: Get Protesters Back Online|Dan Lyons|February 1, 2011|DAILY BEAST

Une petite cuillier d'or, avec une petite pice de licorne pesant xo xiiiie.
The First Governess of the Netherlands, Margaret of Austria|Eleanor E. Tremayne
But that the Y does play some positive rle is proved by the fact that all the XO males have been found to be absolutely sterile.
Sex-linked Inheritance in Drosophila|Thomas Hunt Morgan
There is a language in which calling to a person, for "look here" they say "Arre aca," and to a dog "Xo."
Original Narratives of Early American History|Vaca and Others

British Dictionary definitions for XO

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abbreviation for

executive officer

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