x out
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
To cross out with a series of the letter X, or with scribbles or lines.
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
To close a window (typically by clicking a button marked with an X symbol).
Register: informal
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
To kill; cross out.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “x out” mean?
To cross out with a series of the letter X, or with scribbles or lines.
Is “x out” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.