Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

xo

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.13 in modern English

Syllables: xo
IPA

9

Scrabble Score

2

Letters

1

Syllables

2

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative form of xoxo (an abbreviation for hugs and kisses, usually placed at the end of a letter.)

adj

Initialism of extra old; a grade of premium cognac that has been aged in barrels for more than 6.5 years.

noun

Initialism of executive officer.

noun

Alternative letter-case form of xo (“hugs and kisses”).

noun

Alternative form of X-O.

Example Sentences

"XO, you have the Con."
"Look, people like you. You get things done, and you're gonna make a good XO."
"Looking out on the substitute scene / Still going strong / XO, Mom"

Inflected Forms

X.O. (alternative) X.O (alternative) X. O. (alternative) XOs (plural)

Phrases

XO sauce

Frequently Paired Words

VS VSOP VVSOP CO 1O 2O 3O 4O

Synonyms

xoxo

Questions

What does xo mean?: Alternative form of xoxo (an abbreviation for hugs and kisses, usually placed at the end of a letter.)

How to pronounce xo

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