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Definition of chimichanga

chimichanga

/ˌtʃɪmiˈtʃæŋɡə/
chi · mi · chan · ga
Plural:chimichangas
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chimichanga Lexical Profile

chimichanga Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A popular Mexican-American or Tex-Mex dish consisting of a large flour tortilla wrapped around a filling of meat, beans, and cheese, which is then deep-fried until crispy.

Example

"For dinner, she ordered a shredded beef chimichanga topped with generous dollops of guacamole and sour cream."

Synonyms
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• Rhymes for chimichanga

• Nearby Words

chilnualna
chilomastix
chimborazo
chimichanga
chimichurri
chimney
chimney swift

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Mexican Spanish. It is widely believed to have originated in the mid-20th century in the American Southwest (often attributed to restaurants in Arizona) as a minced oath for a Spanish profanity uttered when a burrito was accidentally dropped into a deep fryer.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chimichanga. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 18, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chimichanga
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