taquito

/tɑˈki.toʊ/

TⱭKI · toʊ (2 syllables)

English Noun
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Definition

A fried corn or flour tortilla, filled usually with beef or chicken and cheese, rolled up, and dipped in a form of salsa, or guacamole.

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish taquito.

Example Sentences

  • "She preferred taquitos to regular tacos because she found them less messy."
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