Meaning & use

xx

abbreviation·Everyday

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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