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[*] posted on 9-10-2008 at 07:31 AM
OXXO?


How is the name of this store pronounced and what does it have any meaning (like '7-Elleven' used to be their operating hours)?



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[*] posted on 9-10-2008 at 07:35 AM


pronounced Ox O

it is a acronym for some big co.

many are open 24 hours



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[*] posted on 9-10-2008 at 07:49 AM


Do you mean OX-OH: OX as in the cow thingy?



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[*] posted on 9-10-2008 at 07:58 AM


It comes from the symbol "%" - although I don't know why - probably "100%" markups - although the prices aren't as bad as convenience stores in the US.

AKA la tienda buey.
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[*] posted on 9-10-2008 at 08:28 AM


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Do you mean OX-OH: OX as in the cow thingy?


yes the cow thingy




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[*] posted on 9-10-2008 at 10:13 AM


Don't know if this means anything but they are owned by FEMSA a large soft drink and beer distributor.

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[*] posted on 9-10-2008 at 11:06 AM


What it means to me is "hugs and kisses."
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[*] posted on 9-10-2008 at 01:37 PM


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How is the name of this store pronounced


It is pronounced OHCS so, not AHCS so (as in the bovine Ox)
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[*] posted on 9-10-2008 at 02:16 PM


Oh: just like the tree: "Oaks"?



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[*] posted on 9-10-2008 at 02:34 PM


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Oh: just like the tree: "Oaks"?


Yep, that's it.
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