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

Examples of chimichanga in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Forty years ago, who would have ever thought that chimichangas could be made kosher? Ethel G. Hofman, Sun Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2024 Imagine what chimichangas might be called had she not been so controlled. Joe Yonan, Washington Post, 24 Dec. 2023 Some menu items include tacos, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, chimichangas, chiles rellenos and other favorite Mexican dishes. Jdumound, cleveland, 18 July 2023 Abuelo's Mexican Restaurant Abuelo’s large menu includes a fajita chimichanga, Durango burrito, enchilada platters and pork tenderloin abrigada. Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 4 July 2023 The Drive-Thru on Milwaukee's east side is rebranding to Señor Gorditos and will sell burritos, tacos, chimichangas and more. Jordyn Noennig, Journal Sentinel, 31 May 2023 Don Juan's serves enchiladas, street tacos, chicken flautas, burritos, tamales and chimichangas. Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 31 Mar. 2023 And voila — the chimichanga was born. Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 31 May 2022 That's exactly what went down at Macayo's in Ahwatukee Foothills on Sept. 25 as a team of chefs, employees and chimi-fans attempted to claim the Guinness World Record with the creation of a 25-foot-long chimichanga. Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2021

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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 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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