Xbone

English

Etymology 1

From abbreviation of Xbox One for quicker use on Twitter.[1]

Noun

Xbone (plural Xbones)

  1. (video games, slang) Abbreviation of Xbox One.
  2. (video games, slang) Synonym of Xbox

Etymology 2

From a blend of Xbox +‎ bone, variously from the idea that Microsoft was "boning" their customers with their planned digital rights management and game licensing policies for the Xbox One,[2] or from the idea that Microsoft was "throwing a bone to" gamers by changing their controversial digital rights management and game licensing policies for the Xbox One.[3][4]

Pronunciation
  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈɛks.bəʊn/

Noun

Xbone (plural Xbones)

  1. (slang, video games, derogatory) Synonym of Xbox One
Synonyms

References
  1. Why 'XBone' has stuck as a nickname for Microsoft's new console
  2. Xbone: Is The Xbox One Nickname Just An Insulting XB1 Meme By PS4 Fanboys?
  3. Microsoft throws next-gen gaming an Xbone
  4. With Xbox One, what's yours is theirs

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