Xir

//zɜː// det, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A humorous term of address to someone of equal or higher rank or position, usually when informing them of something. Internet

    "Xir, you forgot the gigachad image."

  2. 2
    A humorous term of address to someone assumed to use or be tolerant to neopronouns, as a form of mockery. Internet, dated
Determiner
  1. 1
    Belonging to xe, their (singular). Gender-neutral third-person singular possessive adjective, coordinate with his and her. nonstandard, possessive

    "in the recent past, there was an impeachment trial of a judge where every juror was told to secretly choose xir own standard."

Synonyms

All synonyms
xyr

Example

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"in the recent past, there was an impeachment trial of a judge where every juror was told to secretly choose xir own standard."

Etymology

Etymology 1

An adaptation of her, compare xe.

Etymology 2

An adaptation of sir, warped to resemble the neopronoun xe; check Etymology 1 above.

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