XXXX

[fawr-eks, eks-eks-eks-eks, kwod-roo-pleks, kwo-droo-pleks]

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).

Word History and Origins

Origin of XXXX¹

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

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

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"Sources tell Hannity that Rep xxxx is not supporting Rep Jim Jordan for speaker," the email reads.

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"Sources tell Hannity that Rep xxxx is not supporting Rep Jim Jordan for speaker," the correspondence reads.

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Ms Prior said messages showed when Ms Barton told Mr Crouch she was bathing Jacob, he replied "three foot deep, just hot water and some bleach xxxx".

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It was signed off "The Skipper xxxx".

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When To Use

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.