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Definition of chicharron

chicharron

/ˌtʃiːtʃɑːˈroʊn/
chi · char · ron
Plural:chicharrones
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chicharron Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A popular dish or snack of Spanish, Latin American, and Philippine origin, typically consisting of fried pork belly or pork rinds.

Example

"We ordered a large bowl of fresh guacamole topped with pieces of crispy chicharron."

2

A piece of deep-fried, seasoned animal skin or fat, eaten as a crunchy snack.

Example

"The chef served a delicate piece of chicken chicharron as a garnish for the soup."

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• Rhymes for chicharron

• Nearby Words

chia seed
chiang mai
chicago
chicharron
chick
chickadee
chicken

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish 'chicharrón', an augmentative form of 'chicharrar' (to fry or scorch), which is likely of onomatopoeic origin imitating the sizzling sound of frying fat.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chicharron. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 19, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chicharron
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