Removed Cousins

Cousins 1x, 2x, 3x removed means

1x removed  is a generation above or below you.  Either way it is 1x or 1 generation difference.

2x removed is 2 generations above or below you.

3x removed means 3 generations above or below you.

OR

Cousin 1 genertion from you.

Cousin 2 generations removed from you.

and on, and on...

First cousin means you have a grandparent in common.  First cousin 1 removed would be your first cousin’s child.  First cousin twice removed would be a first cousins grandchild.  Second cousins share a great grandparent.