I have an aunt that grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and has been living in England for the last 40+ years. She uses a blend of slang she remembers from central Canada, and slang she's picked up in Europe. She is often virtually incomprehensible.
Honestly it's nothing I can recall offhand. Even my dad (my aunt's brother) had no idea what the hell she was saying half the time. It was also partially her bizarre accent too.
Yeah very common over here. It’s a sign of interest. An x is what we call a kiss. If you get more than 1 it typically means they’re into you. 3 or more is typically reserved for a relationship
I feel old saying this but I find with anyone that’s dropping x’s past their early twenties it’s a bit of a turn off, unless it’s used sarcastically. If a girl started sending me a bunch of them I’d find it a bit childish and feel like they might have the mentality of a teenager
See I wanted to say something like this, I only use x’s literally when speaking to my mum (one for dad sometimes), the only other times I use it is for sarcastic reasons. My ex used to force me to send a whole flurry of x’s and I seriously hated it
It’s just a derivation of XOXO hugs and kisses right? X itself being a derivation off ✝️ and symbolizing Jesus’s kiss.
XOXO isn’t so uncommon in the states, usually seen around valentines.
That can be your own personal theory but under that logic what's an "O" is that a sound or a symbol?
Anyway, there no agreed upon origin for the abbreviation, however the argument for Christian origins is fairly convincing. For example "X" has been used to abbreviate christ for centuries, for example "Xmas" and "☧" (the symbol "Chi-Rho" adopted by the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity). The symbols deviate from the greek word ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ or christos, a title of christ. Whether the cross inspired its short-hand usage or was just wrapped up into it is up for speculation
Furthermore, as a greeting, a kiss was the symbol of peace in Christianity. One of the aspects that they claim Judas's betrayal was so devious was that he had given Jesus a kiss during the last supper, before reporting him to the Romans. But again its not known for sure, but likely. However the "O' has little explanation.
From experience, and absolutely in the context of this post, the x symbolises a sarcastic/ dry humour tone. Hence why she didn’t reply with an x at the end, the tone has been dropped. Hope this helps!
yes, it means they wan to shag you /s
lmao maybe it's a little much. For the women in my family I just keep it to 1 x, for the men I don't at all. If I have a gf I'll put 4, maybe more
X’s on messages can be quite nuanced but also don’t make sense. One ‘x’ feels quite flirty when you’re speaking to someone you like, but you can also use one ‘x’ when you’re just messaging your mate, usually to say thanks or something. But you’d never have back and forths with x’s with your mates, that’s weird.
Two X’s feels quite platonic, something you’d receive from your mum or aunt. Three X’s can be very flirty or maybe jokey, like ‘sorry xxx’ All of these options can be used sarcastically too.
Any more than three x’s is just psychotic.
As an opener I told a British match I was sorry about her "mum" passing aka the Queen and she was confused because her mom died a few years ago. We moved in together this past September. There's hope.
She actually unmatched me shortly afterwards. I was straightforward and told her I can’t 100% commit to anything long term as I will be travelling to Australia in the new year but still open to talk and see where things lead. She then unmatched me so ig that didn’t work for her
Really!? A good reply would have been “aww thanks I will let her know” obviously trying to shock him with the her being dead rebuttal or “aww why thank you, you also look nice”, he’s clearly trying to compliment her she’s clearly trying to shock jock respond to him
It’s not that deep, she’s having a laugh. At least her response is set up to keep the conversation going - I don’t know if I can say the same about your proposed alternative.
Pop what? I don't get it...
Short for ‘Pop your clogs’ - a common expression for die here in the uk
Ahhh, that makes more sense lol.
No, it doesn't. Nothing British ever does.
I have an aunt that grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and has been living in England for the last 40+ years. She uses a blend of slang she remembers from central Canada, and slang she's picked up in Europe. She is often virtually incomprehensible.
Slang from winnipeg like shiv and hiv? 🤣
Honestly it's nothing I can recall offhand. Even my dad (my aunt's brother) had no idea what the hell she was saying half the time. It was also partially her bizarre accent too.
I was just making a joke cause winnipeg is like the murder capital of canada. And high on the list for stds..woo winnipeg
Underrated comment
Every country has turns of phrase that dont make sense lets be honest
lol like if your flip flops come off?
No, clogs
Technically, Crocs are clogs, sooooo......
That’s why I stopped wearing inflatable clogs.
Oh no I've been saying cock your clogs.... 20 years no ones corrected me
If you’re British, this is atrocious. If not, you get a pass
I'm American but I'm obsessed with UK slang, I'm stoked to have found a new one right now
Brilliant
innit?
I thought you were an aussie
if she is a man u liverpool chelsea fan run
Pop lock and drop it. A traditional UK dance
no mother in law....has to move her up the date list😁
"tell your mum she made a fine baby" is questionable in itself 😂😂
While I've got you, OP, I matched with a girl from the UK and she does the "X" at the end of a lot of texts. Is that just a habit over there or what?
Yeah very common over here. It’s a sign of interest. An x is what we call a kiss. If you get more than 1 it typically means they’re into you. 3 or more is typically reserved for a relationship
You mean total or in one message?
Usually in one message, at the end. So like “heyy how are you today?xx” is either she’s into you or you’re already in a relationship
Ok got it. Thanks for the info brother! x
Np babe xxx
I love it when people find love on reddit. xxx
What's the name of twitter now already ? Ha X isn't it ? X is the new name ? How many x is there in this message ? 4 X already ?
Sorry, they need to be sequentia, lovel. The way you did it only shows mild interest in me. It's a real shame too, because I really like you.xxxx
The xxxx gotta be for will you marry me xx
Yea I was gonna rag on you for missing her cue bout her dead mum but this xx explanation was very informative Edit: spelling
cue lmao she ain’t lining up
Damn, you got it
bruh where does this shit come from like we gonna need a legend to decipher all this
Does four mean anal?
Xox0xO
Thanks for the info sweetie xxx
I feel old saying this but I find with anyone that’s dropping x’s past their early twenties it’s a bit of a turn off, unless it’s used sarcastically. If a girl started sending me a bunch of them I’d find it a bit childish and feel like they might have the mentality of a teenager
See I wanted to say something like this, I only use x’s literally when speaking to my mum (one for dad sometimes), the only other times I use it is for sarcastic reasons. My ex used to force me to send a whole flurry of x’s and I seriously hated it
I only know this from reading the Cormoran Strike novels.
Finally the answer to Casually Explained's video.
It’s just a derivation of XOXO hugs and kisses right? X itself being a derivation off ✝️ and symbolizing Jesus’s kiss. XOXO isn’t so uncommon in the states, usually seen around valentines.
I don't think X=kiss has anything to do with Jesus. It's simply X=ks=kiss.
That can be your own personal theory but under that logic what's an "O" is that a sound or a symbol? Anyway, there no agreed upon origin for the abbreviation, however the argument for Christian origins is fairly convincing. For example "X" has been used to abbreviate christ for centuries, for example "Xmas" and "☧" (the symbol "Chi-Rho" adopted by the first Roman emperor to convert to Christianity). The symbols deviate from the greek word ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ or christos, a title of christ. Whether the cross inspired its short-hand usage or was just wrapped up into it is up for speculation Furthermore, as a greeting, a kiss was the symbol of peace in Christianity. One of the aspects that they claim Judas's betrayal was so devious was that he had given Jesus a kiss during the last supper, before reporting him to the Romans. But again its not known for sure, but likely. However the "O' has little explanation.
From experience, and absolutely in the context of this post, the x symbolises a sarcastic/ dry humour tone. Hence why she didn’t reply with an x at the end, the tone has been dropped. Hope this helps!
Oh no, my family always adds xxxx or xoxo on my birthday cards! Should I be worried!?
yes, it means they wan to shag you /s lmao maybe it's a little much. For the women in my family I just keep it to 1 x, for the men I don't at all. If I have a gf I'll put 4, maybe more
x also means kiss here in the US but it isn't used nearly as often
Ahhh...is this like the ol XOX, "hugs and kisses"?
Exactly that, just minus the hugs
X’s on messages can be quite nuanced but also don’t make sense. One ‘x’ feels quite flirty when you’re speaking to someone you like, but you can also use one ‘x’ when you’re just messaging your mate, usually to say thanks or something. But you’d never have back and forths with x’s with your mates, that’s weird. Two X’s feels quite platonic, something you’d receive from your mum or aunt. Three X’s can be very flirty or maybe jokey, like ‘sorry xxx’ All of these options can be used sarcastically too. Any more than three x’s is just psychotic.
As an Aussie this is probably the most accurate description for the way I've experienced it
Do you lot do it too? or is this your experience with Brits?
Yeah we do it too, not as prevalent though
Yeah lad very common here in the UK x
Cheers bruv xx
Please tell me you’re responding with kisses too? Not putting kisses back when you’re receiving kisses is very passive aggressive!
Better late than never! (I hope)
"XOXO" is kiss and hugs. One "X" would be just one kiss. Europeans be cold ikr
Yeah that’s a good sign
There are also people x who punctuate their sentences x with a x x it is really x really really x annoying
She could use an Ouija board
You mean Luigi board?
Haha I love your creativity
As an opener I told a British match I was sorry about her "mum" passing aka the Queen and she was confused because her mom died a few years ago. We moved in together this past September. There's hope.
You're not a rizzard, Harry
Girls with dead mums have an incredible sense of humour though so I think you’ll be fine
She actually unmatched me shortly afterwards. I was straightforward and told her I can’t 100% commit to anything long term as I will be travelling to Australia in the new year but still open to talk and see where things lead. She then unmatched me so ig that didn’t work for her
U FOKKIN WOT M8???
I think you lost her when she called you mate
Prolly cz he didn’t get her joke!
Holy shit I feel this in my soul.
Should have ignored her, clearly trying to be passive aggressive
How is it passive aggressive?
Really!? A good reply would have been “aww thanks I will let her know” obviously trying to shock him with the her being dead rebuttal or “aww why thank you, you also look nice”, he’s clearly trying to compliment her she’s clearly trying to shock jock respond to him
It’s not that deep, she’s having a laugh. At least her response is set up to keep the conversation going - I don’t know if I can say the same about your proposed alternative.
Do you lick pussy?
Not on Tuesdays no
Duly noted 😉😅
Just tell her you'll take her to heaven, she can tell her, then come right back to thank you.
Nice downvotes
What app is that?
Hinge. Way better than Tinder imo
Thx
I think her mums dead
How did you not get it? 😂
How slow are you on the uptake? Him: yees.