XO

Letter sign-off pair

XO is an informal sign-off in messages meaning hugs and kisses—X for a kiss, O for a hug: Love you, XO.

The letters can be multiplied for emphasis: XOXO.

Separately, XO is a naval abbreviation for executive officer, the second-in-command of a ship or military unit.

cognac

brandy

Spirit from fermented fruit

premium · aged · French · grape · distilled · spirit · liquor · sipping · snifter · oak

farewell

goodbye

Departing salutation

  • letterWritten symbol or message
  • noteShort written record
  • cardStiff paper rectangle

valediction · parting · send-off · closing · sign-off · correspondence · signature · ending · regards · sincerely

affection

love

Intense fond attachment

snuggle · nuzzle · warmth · tenderness · fondness · endearment · sweetness · doting · adoration · devotion

emoticon

emoji

Digital pictograph for messaging

  • smileyDigital cheerful expression
  • textingSending typed mobile messages
  • messagingSending written digital communications

chat · digital · expression · symbol · shorthand · sign-off · notation · abbreviation · keyboard · smartphone

game

grid

Framework of intersecting lines

  • strategyPlanned approach to goals
  • pencilGraphite writing instrument
  • paperPressed pulp for writing

childhood · diagonal · winner · draw · two-player · turn-based · squares · board · marks · three-in-a-row

sauce

Cantonese

Southern Chinese dialect

fermented · condiment · stir-fry · seafood · spicy · aromatic · gourmet · cooking · Asian · flavorful

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Opposites
emotional register in correspondence

XOregards

Good wishes sent

sincerely · respectfully · cordially · hate mail · yours truly

military rank hierarchy

XOcommanding officer

Military leader of unit

CO · captain · enlisted · skipper · admiral

cognac aging/quality

XOVS

Abbreviated opposition marker

VSOP

Family

kiss, hug, kisses, hugs, kissed, hugged, kissing, hugging

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G