Meaning of X's and O's | Babel Free

Definitions

1. tic-tac-toe
   plural, plural-only
2. Abbreviation of kisses and hugs.
   abbreviation, alt-of, plural, plural-only
3. The fundamental elements of a play.
   idiomatic, plural, plural-only
4. The basic delineation of roles in a project.
   idiomatic, plural, plural-only

Examples

“Against one wall they had three chickens in three different cages with electric X's and O's to play X's and O's with the chicken. You insert 25 cents and the chicken would peck at an X. It was impossible to beat the chicken, because there was an electrical shock that made the chicken hit the right button.”

“Before we can explore computer play at chess, let's start with a much simpler game: the game of tic-tac-toe (also called noughts and crosses, Xs and Os, or exy-ozys). This game is one of the first games that many kids learn.”

“Tic Tac Toe has many names in other countries— it is called “Kata Kuti” in the Eastern part of India, “Exy-Ozies” in Ireland, and “Xs and Os” in Zimbabwe!”

“The college co-ed signed her letter to her mother with X's and O's.”

CEFR level