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Noun: x  eks
  1. The 24th letter of the Roman alphabet
    - X, ex
Adjective: x  eks
  1. Being one more than nine
    - ten, 10
Noun: X  eks
  1. The cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
    - ten, 10, tenner
     
  2. [slang] A street name for methylenedioxymethamphetamine
    "The rave culture was associated with X use";
    - Adam [slang], ecstasy [slang], XTC [slang], go [slang], disco biscuit [slang], hug drug [slang], molly [US, slang]
     
  3. A social media platform for sharing short messages, images, and links; founded in 2006, rebranded as X in 2023
    "She posted updates about the event on X";
    - Twitter

Derived forms: Xs, xs

See also: cardinal

Type of: alphabetic character, communication, large integer, letter, letter of the alphabet, MDMA, methylenedioxymethamphetamine

Part of: Latin alphabet, Roman alphabet

Encyclopedia: X, The Life and Times of Malcolm X