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

Example Sentences

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Bunnie XO, since they met at one of his shows in 2015.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2024

Both shops are tiny counter-serve spots — although Banh Mi XO has a half-dozen stools tucked under a counter in the front window.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 6, 2024

Evolving from "To All the Boys," "XO, Kitty" mashes up American rom-com genre conventions with K-drama romance tropes.

From Salon • Jun. 16, 2023

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

From Reuters • Jun. 14, 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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