"xey" meaning in English

See xey in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Pronoun

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  1. (nonstandard) they (singular). Gender-neutral third-person singular subject pronoun, coordinate with gendered pronouns he and she. Tags: nonstandard Related terms: other attested gender-neutral pronouns
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