XO

¹ American

Or XOXO

abbreviation

hugs and kisses.

XO ² American

abbreviation

executive office; executive officer.

XO British

abbreviation

executive officer

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Etymology

Origin of XO

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

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A higher quality XO cognac requires foresight of at least a decade.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026

I try the pork and corn pot-stickers with XO scallop sauce, plump, garlicky, fast.

From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026

Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO were regulars on the podcast circuit and spoke candidly about the ups and downs of their relationship.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

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

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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