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chimichanga, n. Chiefly U.S.
Brit. |ˌtʃɪmɪˈtʃaŋgə|, U.S. |ˌtʃɪmiˈtʃɑŋgə|
[‹ American Spanish chimichanga (chiefly found in the state of Sonora in Mexico and in Arizona in the U.S.), of unknown etymology.]
In Mexican or south-western American cookery: a burrito which is deep-fried until the tortilla becomes crisp.
1968R. Johnson Aficionado's Southwestern Cooking 62 Chimichangas. Fry a burro in deep fat after it is rolled. It changes the flavor entirely and is well worth trying. 1983N.Y. Times (Nexis) 15 May 21 The chicken chimichanga was excellent, and there is no reason to suspect that any of the other savory fillings would be less so. 2004Philadelphia Apr. 166/1 In addition to these restaurants, which play into the general population's newfound mania for gorditas and chimichangas, mom-and-pop operations catering to Mexicans..have sprung up all over. |