Definition of King's X in English:

King's X

noun ˌkɪŋz ˈɛks

A truce term called out (especially in children's games, such as tag) to claim a respite or exemption, typically accompanied by crossed fingers.

exclamation ˌkɪŋz ˈɛks

Especially in children's games: used to call for a truce or claim temporary immunity from capture, etc., typically accompanied by crossed fingers; ‘Truce!’; ‘Time out!’.

Origin

Late 19th century; earliest use found in Modern Language Notes. From the genitive of king + X, apparently with reference to the gesture of crossed fingers which usually accompanies the calling out of the term.

Definition of King's X in US English:

King's X

nounˌkɪŋz ˈɛks

A truce term called out (especially in children's games, such as tag) to claim a respite or exemption, typically accompanied by crossed fingers.

exclamationˌkɪŋz ˈɛks

Especially in children's games: used to call for a truce or claim temporary immunity from capture, etc., typically accompanied by crossed fingers; ‘Truce!’; ‘Time out!’.

词汇	King's X
释义	Definition of King's X in English: King's X noun ˌkɪŋz ˈɛks US A truce term called out (especially in children's games, such as tag) to claim a respite or exemption, typically accompanied by crossed fingers. exclamation ˌkɪŋz ˈɛks US Especially in children's games: used to call for a truce or claim temporary immunity from capture, etc., typically accompanied by crossed fingers; ‘Truce!’; ‘Time out!’. Origin Late 19th century; earliest use found in Modern Language Notes. From the genitive of king + X, apparently with reference to the gesture of crossed fingers which usually accompanies the calling out of the term. Definition of King's X in US English: King's X nounˌkɪŋz ˈɛks US A truce term called out (especially in children's games, such as tag) to claim a respite or exemption, typically accompanied by crossed fingers. exclamationˌkɪŋz ˈɛks US Especially in children's games: used to call for a truce or claim temporary immunity from capture, etc., typically accompanied by crossed fingers; ‘Truce!’; ‘Time out!’. Origin Late 19th century; earliest use found in Modern Language Notes. From the genitive of king + X, apparently with reference to the gesture of crossed fingers which usually accompanies the calling out of the term.
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