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ex
EKS · noun · informal
A former romantic partner.
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A person one was formerly in a romantic or sexual relationship with.
“I ran into my ex at the coffee shop and it was awkward.”
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ex In A Sentence
I ran into my ex at the coffee shop and it was awkward.
Origin & Usage
A clipping of 'ex-boyfriend/ex-girlfriend/ex-partner', using the prefix 'ex-' meaning former.
People Also Ask
What does ex mean?
It's a person you were formerly in a romantic or sexual relationship with, such as a former boyfriend, girlfriend or spouse.
Where does the word ex come from?
It's a clipping of 'ex-boyfriend', 'ex-girlfriend' or 'ex-partner', using the prefix 'ex-' meaning former.
How do you use ex?
Usually as a standalone noun, as in 'my ex' or 'her ex', to refer to a past partner.
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