noun
exes
EHK-suhz
Exes (noun) means Former romantic partners; the plural of "ex.". Example: “She stayed friends with most of her exes.”
noun
1
Former romantic partners; the plural of "ex."
"She stayed friends with most of her exes."
2
Costs or expenditures; short for "expenses."
"The band submitted their tour exes to the accountant."
"Subs at the Star even had their own monthly exes (expenses), and we never even left the office. We got exes for our home phone calls and even our own supply of daily newspapers; in our view, most reporters made their exes up."
— Jeff Connor, Field of Fire (2012)
How to use exes
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFormer partners, or (informally) expenses.
When to use it
Casual; not used in formal writing.
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Etymology
Backslang for six
Frequently asked questions
What does “exes” mean?
The word “exes” means former romantic partners; the plural of "ex.". In plain terms, former partners, or (informally) expenses.
How do you pronounce “exes”?
“Exes” is pronounced EHK-suhz (/ˈɛksəz/ in IPA).
How do you use “exes” in a sentence?
Here is “exes” used in a sentence: “She stayed friends with most of her exes.”
What part of speech is “exes”?
“Exes” is a noun.
How many meanings does “exes” have?
“Exes” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: former romantic partners; the plural of "ex.".
