Santiago
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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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pronounced Ox O
it is a acronym for some big co.
many are open 24 hours
[Edited on 9-10-2008 by Bruce R Leech]
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Do you mean OX-OH: OX as in the cow thingy?
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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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Quote: | Originally posted by Santiago
Do you mean OX-OH: OX as in the cow thingy? |
yes the cow thingy
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Don't know if this means anything but they are owned by FEMSA a large soft drink and beer distributor.
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What it means to me is "hugs and kisses."
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Quote: | Originally posted by Santiago
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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Oh: just like the tree: "Oaks"?
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Quote: | Originally posted by Santiago
Oh: just like the tree: "Oaks"? |
Yep, that's it.
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