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Ex Definition & Meaning

ex
adjective
  1. out of fashion; "a suit of rather antique appearance"; "demode (or outmoded) attire"; "outmoded ideas"
noun
  1. a man who was formerly a certain woman's husband
  2. a woman who was formerly a particular man's wife; "all his exes live in Texas"
  3. the 24th letter of the Roman alphabet

"Ex" in song lyrics

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  • "Feel little like Malcolm when they become my ex"
    The 49ers — What Ya Got
  • "And I still hit my ex"
    Anotha Level — On Deck
  • "from my girl all upset cause of her psycho ex"
    Apathy — 1:52 AM

Words that rhyme with ex

Usage tips for "ex"

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Frequently asked questions

What does ex mean?
out of fashion; "a suit of rather antique appearance"; "demode (or outmoded) attire"; "outmoded ideas" a man who was formerly a certain woman's husband a woman who was formerly a particular man's wife; "all his exes live in Texas" the 24th letter of the Roman alphabet
What part of speech is ex?
Ex is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does ex have?
Ex has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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