chimichanga

noun

chi·​mi·​chan·​ga ˌchi-mē-ˈchäŋ-gə How to pronounce chimichanga (audio)
: a tortilla wrapped around a filling (as of meat) and deep-fried

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Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish, trinket

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chimichanga was in 1970

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“Chimichanga.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chimichanga. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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chimichanga

noun
chi·​mi·​chan·​ga ˌchim-ē-ˈchäng-gə How to pronounce chimichanga (audio)
: a tortilla wrapped around a filling (as of meat) and deep-fried
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