Meaning & use
xx
An informal sign-off used at the end of a text or letter to represent kisses.
See it in a sentence
She ended the text with a quick 'see you tomorrow, xx' before putting her phone away.
He signed the birthday card 'love always, Dad, xx' in his familiar handwriting.
A note on using this word
Xx is common in casual, affectionate messages between friends or family; it is too informal for professional correspondence.
Words with a similar meaning
kisses
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Another way to use it
2. number
The Roman numeral for twenty.
The chapter heading read simply 'XX', marking the twentieth section of the book.
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