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    Xxx (en. Xxx)

    /ɛks ɛks ɛks/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Symbol used to represent something inappropriate.
    On the Internet, 'xxx' is often used to signal adult content.
    Sur Internet, 'xxx' est souvent utilisé pour signaler un contenu pour adultes.
    Notation tool to indicate an omission or a missing element.
    He marked 'xxx' to represent missing information in the document.
    Il a marqué 'xxx' pour représenter une information manquante dans le document.

    Etymology

    The use of 'xxx' as a symbol dates back to the need to mask content deemed inappropriate or sensitive.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    see xxx
    to consider something with caution or distrust.
    voir xxx
    put on a xxx
    to deliberately hide or omit information.
    mettre un xxx

    Related Words

    censor
    To remove or modify parts of a text or image deemed inappropriate.
    censurer
    taboo
    Topics considered forbidden or unacceptable in a given culture.
    tabou

    Slang Meanings

    A code for erotic content.
    Young people use 'xxx' as a code to talk about adult films.
    Les jeunes utilisent 'xxx' comme un code pour parler de films pour adultes.
    To indicate something mysterious or uncertain.
    He responded with an 'xxx' when asked what he was doing this weekend.
    Il a répondu avec un 'xxx' quand on lui a demandé ce qu'il allait faire ce week-end.