First Known Use: 1949
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Tex–Mex
adjective \ˈteks-ˈmeks\
: relating to Mexican-American culture, music, or food of the kind that exists especially in southern Texas
Full Definition of TEX-MEX
: of, relating to, or being the Mexican-American culture or cuisine existing or originating in especially southern Texas <Tex–Mex cooking> <Tex–Mex music>
— Tex–Mex noun
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Origin of TEX-MEX
Texas + Mexico
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