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English Idioms :: X marks the spot
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xnogamous - An indication made on maps or documents of importance to call attention to a place or a feature of some importance. * /The treasure hunter said to his companion, "Here it is; X marks the spot."/ |
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English Idioms :: x-double minus
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xnogamous - {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} Extremely poorly done, bad, inferior (said mostly about theatrical or musical performances). * /Patsy gave an x-double minus performance at the audition and lost her chance for the lead role./ |
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English Idioms :: x-rated
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xnogamous - {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} Pertaining to movies, magazines, and literature judged pornographic and therefore off limits for minors. * /My son celebrated his 21st birthday by going to an x-rated movie./ |
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English Idioms :: x-raying machine
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xnogamous - {n.}, {slang}, {citizen's band radio jargon} Speed detection device by radar used by the police. * /The smokies are using the x-raying machine under the bridge!/ |
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New English :: XTC
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xnogamous - see Ecstasy |
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Traditional English :: X(1)
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xnogamous - n. (also x) (pl. Xs or X's) 1 the twenty-fourth letter of the alphabet. 2 (as a Roman numeral) ten. 3 (usu. x) Algebra the first unknown quantity. 4 Geom. the first coordinate. 5 an unknown or unspecified number or person etc. 6 a cross-shaped symbol esp. used to indicate position (X marks the spot) or incorrectness or to symbolize a kiss or a vote, or as the signature of a person who cannot write. |
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