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Mexican
Mex·i·can M0262100 (mĕk′sĭ-kən)n.1. A native or inhabitant of Mexico.2. A person of Mexican ancestry.adj. Of or relating to Mexico or its people, language, or culture.Mexican (ˈmɛksɪkən) adj1. (Placename) of or relating to Mexico or its inhabitants2. (Peoples) of or relating to Mexico or its inhabitantsn (Peoples) a native or inhabitant of MexicoMex•i•can (ˈmɛk sɪ kən)
n. 1. a native or inhabitant of Mexico. 2. (formerly) Nahuatl. adj. 3. of or pertaining to Mexico or its people. [1595–1605; < Sp mexicano. See Mexico, -an1] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  Mexican - a native or inhabitant of Mexico Mexico, United Mexican States - a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810Central American - a native or inhabitant of Central AmericaChicano - a person of Mexican descentgreaser, taco, wetback - (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Mexican descentMexican-American, Mexicano - a Mexican (or person of Mexican descent) living in the United States | | Adj. | 1. |  Mexican - of or relating to Mexico or its inhabitants; "Mexican food is hot" |
TranslationsMexican → 墨西哥人zhCN, 墨西哥的zhCNMexican
Mexican standoffslang An impasse, deadlock, or stalemate from which no party involved will or can emerge victorious. Also written "stand-off." (Note: This phrase may be considered offensive to Mexicans or those of Mexican heritage.) Primarily heard in US. No one on the board of directors was willing to compromise their position on the issue, and with each of us having veto power, it looked like we were heading into a Mexican standoff.See also: MexicanMexican overdriveslang The act of coasting downhill in an automobile with the gears in neutral, with the aim of either saving fuel or making the vehicle go faster than would otherwise be possible. He rolled down the mountain in Mexican overdrive, but as he reached a bend in the road, the truck was going too fast, and it went careering through the guard rails and into the ravine.See also: Mexican, overdriveMexican breakfastslang A breakfast substitute consisting of a cigarette and a cup of coffee or a glass of water. Potentially offensive, as it implies that someone from Mexico would be unable to afford anything more. I don't really have an appetite in the morning, so I just have a Mexican breakfast and head straight to work. I overslept, so I only had time for a Mexican breakfast before running out the door to catch my train.See also: breakfast, MexicanMexican overdrive the neutral gear position used when coasting downhill. US informal This expression originated in the mid 20th century, especially in language used by long-distance truck drivers.See also: Mexican, overdriveMexican breakfast n. a cigarette and a cup of coffee or a glass of water. After a Mexican breakfast, I went to Marlowe’s hotel hoping to catch him before he went out. See also: breakfast, MexicanEncyclopediaSeeMexicoMedicalSeeMexican teaAcronymsSeeMXPMexican
Words related to Mexicannoun a native or inhabitant of MexicoRelated Words- Mexico
- United Mexican States
- Central American
- Chicano
- greaser
- taco
- wetback
- Mexican-American
- Mexicano
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