XXXX

American  

[fawr-eks, eks-eks-eks-eks, kwod-roo-pleks, kwo-droo-pleks] / ˈfɔrˈɛks, ˈɛksˌɛksˌɛksˈɛks, ˈkwɒd rʊˌplɛks, kwɒˈdru plɛks /

Symbol.

1. Sometimes 4X extra-fine confectioners' sugar.

2. Chiefly British. (used to replace or obscure vulgar words that are four letters in length).

   One angry online review said the hamburgers there are overpriced and taste “like XXXX.”

3. XXX (used especially on the internet to refer to hard-core pornography).

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Usage

What else does XXXX mean? In letters and text messages, XXXX symbolizes a series of kisses, used as an affectionate sign-off or goodbye.It's sometimes used to censor vulgar words or as filler text for unknown characters.

Etymology

Origin of XXXX

First recorded in 1985–90 XXXX for def. 2; from the proprietary name of a brand of Australian beer, Castlemaine XXXX, with reduplicated X originally indicating the relative alcoholic content of the beer, later used to indicate an unknown, deleted, or suppressed word or name. This use of XXXX was popularized by a 1985 ad campaign, “Australians wouldn't give a XXXX for any other lager”

Example Sentences

The phrase "it's difficult to overtake at xxxx race track" seems to be getting more and more common.

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Dame Jessica wrote: "Oh Becky I'm sending you and your family so much love. I'm so sorry xxxx."

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It was signed off "The Skipper xxxx".

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Danielle Armstrong wrote: "Oh darling heartbroken for you sending you strength and love and hope your get the respect and privacy you need to grieve xxxx."

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Amy Childs, who was also an original cast member on the show, wrote: "Sending you love Lauren xxxx."

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