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Xxx has 8 different meanings across 3 categories:

Noun · Adjective · Symbol

Definitions
Noun
1

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

"The value on the scoreboard was thirty, which is the result of multiplying ten by three."

2

(genetics) abnormal complement of three X chromosomes in a female

"The patient's karyotype revealed Trisomy X, an abnormal condition where she possesses three X chromosomes instead of the usual two."

XXX
3

Triple X syndrome.

"She signed off her email with xxx to show affection."

4

An abbreviation for kisses, usually placed at the end of a letter, often placed alongside ooo, or in a text message.

"The xxx is used to hold books on the shelf."

Usage: Use xxx to represent multiple kisses when signing off informal letters or sending casual text messages. It is commonly paired with abbreviations like ooo to convey affection without writing out full words.

Verb
1

To delete; to edit, especially to conceal or suggest vulgar language.

"The moderator decided to x out the profanity in the comment before posting it publicly."

In plain English: To have sexual intercourse with someone.

"He xxxed his homework before dinner."

Adjective
1

being ten more than twenty

"The number thirty is exactly ten more than twenty."

2

Extra strong; very high quality

"The chef prepared an excellent meal that was truly first-class in every way."

"The teacher gave us some excellent advice to help with our project."

Symbol
1

Traditional brewer's mark for barrels of extra strong beer—extended to other alcoholic beverages and other products having an extra strong dimension (varying from washing soap to pornography).

"The double X on the label signaled that everything inside, from the whiskey to the adult magazines, was intended to be exceptionally potent or extreme."

Example Sentences
"The teacher gave us some excellent advice to help with our project." adj
"The xxx is used to hold books on the shelf." noun
"He xxxed his homework before dinner." verb
See Also
xoxo kiss edit grawlix hardcore ooo delete pornography
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
large integer sex chromosome

Origin

The term xxx originated in 1969 as a reduplication of X, which was introduced by the Motion Picture Association of America in 1968 to rate films with extreme violence, implied sex, and obscene language. This repetition emphasized the adult-only nature of the content associated with that rating.

Rhyming Words
lxxx xxxx xxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxxxxxxx
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