Meaning of Xxx | Babel Free

Definitions

1. An abbreviation for kisses, usually placed at the end of a letter or text message, often alongside ooo (hugs).
   uncountable
2. Denotes extreme or hardcore pornography.
3. Extra strong alcohol, particularly ale or (later) any beer.
   obsolete
4. Straight edge (lifestyle and subculture).
5. Triple X syndrome.
   rare, uncountable
6. The conventional Morse code call made when in an urgent situation but not in immediate distress.
   obsolete
7. Alcohol.
   obsolete

Equivalents

Examples

“[bottom right] XXX SO ADULT ONE 'X' ISN'T ENOUGH!”

“"God bless you, madam!" he said, fervently, "and all like you that keep a bright face through the darkest day. But come, madam, step in a moment, and taste a glass of the XXX ale, and a slice of l'eg's cake; it's yet early."”

“Squash almost without stint! What is squash? Why, squash is squash! Squash in "Poplar" language stood for beer. Not XXX. beer, or Burton beer, but beer for all that. Table beer—school beer—beer of which a great deal might be taken without producing intoxication.”

“It is wonderful how quickly a beer drinker, if he was to get XXX. beer for XXXX. beer, would be able to tell you the difference. Some publicans go in for more profit than others, some will buy the XXX. beer, and perhaps his next neighbour will buy the XXXX. beer; but the man who sells the XXXX. beer gets the business.”

“[written on a letter] Dear Chip — See you tonight. Love xxxx Clarice”

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