chimichanga
[ chim-ee-chahng-guh; Spanish chee-mee-chahng-gah ]
/ ˌtʃɪm iˈtʃɑŋ gə; Spanish ˌtʃi miˈtʃɑŋ gɑ /
noun, plural chi·mi·chan·gas [chim-ee-chahng-guh z; Spanish chee-mee-chahng-gahs] /ˌtʃɪm iˈtʃɑŋ gəz; Spanish ˌtʃi miˈtʃɑŋ gɑs/. Mexican Cookery.
a crisp, often deep-fried tortilla containing a spicy filling of pork, chicken, etc., usually served as an appetizer with sour cream, green chili sauce, melted cheese, etc.
Origin of chimichanga
< Mexican Spanish (Veracruz, Tabasco)
chimichanga, chivichanga trinket, trifle; of unexplained orig.
Words nearby chimichanga
chime in,
chimera,
chimere,
chimeric,
chimerical,
chimichanga,
chimichurri,
chimkent,
chimney,
chimney breast,
chimney cap