mexican
IPA: mˈɛksʌkʌn
Root Word: Mexican
noun
- (obsolete) A Mexica; an Aztec.
- (obsolete) The Nahuatl language.
- A person from the country of Mexico or of Mexican descent.
- The Mexican dialect of Spanish.
- (US, slang, offensive) A person from, or of descent from, any Spanish-speaking country.
- (Australia, slang, Queensland) A person from either of the southern states of New South Wales and Victoria.
- (uncountable) Mexican or Mexican-derived cuisine; whether traditional Mexican food or Tex-Mex, etc.
adjective
- (obsolete) Of or pertaining to the Mexica people.
- (obsolete) Of or pertaining to the Nahuatl language.
- Of, from, or pertaining to the country of Mexico.
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Examples of "mexican" in Sentences
- I'm craving some authentic Mexican food tonight, like enchiladas or tacos
- My favorite cuisine is Mexican because I love the bold flavors and spices
- I'm studying Spanish in school, and I'm also learning about Mexican culture
- The Mexican restaurant on the corner has the best margaritas in town
- My friend is Mexican, and she always brings the most delicious homemade tamales to our gatherings
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