meaning - XOXO means "hugs and kisses" but why? - English …
Apr 11, 2011 · What's the reasoning behind abbreviating hugs and kisses as X's and O's? Some say X is for hugs and O is for kisses, and some say the other way around; but why X and O, …
What is the origin of "xox"? - English Language & Usage Stack …
Aug 21, 2010 · My first guess was that it's some sort of an onomatopoeic abbreviation, but Wikipedia points out that there's also an XOX, where the O means a hug. Apparently, you can …
When should I use "finish" instead of "complete," and vice versa?
I am confused about when to use finish instead of complete and vice versa. May you help me in understanding when to use those words?
word choice - Letter closing other than "Love" - English Language ...
Dec 27, 2012 · I am writing an email to a family member (in-law or brother/sister). While in the past I used "love" and signed off with my first name for closing, I usually wondered if there are …
What is the origin of x-mark used as a signature of illiterate
Oct 4, 2020 · In my opinion, it has to do with signing a letter using XOXO to mean hugs and kisses. Some sources claim that X has religious connotations and mean 'Christ', so by signing …
Like onomatopoeia, but visual - English Language & Usage Stack …
Jun 2, 2015 · The newest I can think of would be XOXO (O and X are crude visual representations of a hug and a kiss respectively). I know it's arguably not a word, still... Then …
idioms - What are other sayings or expressions for "I can't wrap …
What are other idioms or expressions for the phrase "I can't wrap my head around"?. In context: "But what I still can't wrap my head around is why she behaved like that"
meaning - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
We've all been overwhelmed with work, or seen an underwhelming movie... but it occurred to me that I've never heard anyone use the root word, whelm. whelm (verb) 1. to submerge; engulf. …
Shalln't vs. Shan't in British English
Dec 6, 2014 · The spelling with the l sound is "shalln't". Also, I came across this after I heard it in Stargate SG1. Season 9 - Episode 4 "The Ties that Bind". About 25 minutes in. Daniel …
Is 'carry' a daily usage or it's an internet word?
Feb 25, 2019 · In online video games, the strongest player in a group is called the carry. Is it a daily usage? Like in school projects or office team works? If not how is it usually described?