chimichanga

noun chi·mi·chan·ga \ˌchi-mē-ˈchäŋ-gə\

: a food that consists of a tortilla which is wrapped around a filling (such as seasoned meat) and deep-fried

Full Definition of CHIMICHANGA

: a tortilla wrapped around a filling (as of meat) and deep-fried

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Mexican Spanish, trinket

First Known Use: 1970

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