XXX

See also xxx, and .xxx

Translingual

Cardinal number

XXX

1. The number thirty in Roman numerals.

Coordinate terms

• Previous: XXIX
• Next: XXXI

Alternative forms

• xxx, XXL, xxl

Symbol

XXX

1. (computing) Used as an indicator in source code to mark that some work still has to be done.

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English

Pronunciation

• IPA: [ʔɛksʔɛksʔɛks]

Etymology

Very doubtful - although possibly from X, a graphic derivative of the skull and crossbones (“indicator of death”)

Symbol

XXX

1. Traditional brewers mark for barrels of "extra strong" beer - extended to other alcoholic beverages and other products having an "extra strong" dimension (varying from washing soap to pornography).
2. An indicator of hazard or poison.

Adjective

XXX (comparative more XXX, superlative most XXX)

1. Extra strong - very high quality
2. X-rated, pornographic.

Synonyms

• pornographic
• X-rated
• XXXX

Verb

XXX (third-person singular simple present XXXs, present participle XXXing, simple past and past participle XXXed)

1. (Can we verify⁽⁺⁾ this sense?) (slang) To become more intense, to be more extreme.
2. To delete; to edit, especially to conceal or suggest vulgar language.

See also

• grawlix