Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Chalupa

//t͡ʃəˈluːpə// name, noun

Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname.
Noun
  1. 1
    A shallop (light boat) from Xochimilco.
  2. 2
    A specialty food of south-central Mexico, consisting of a bowl-shaped fried tortilla stuffed with chopped meat, lettuce, cheese, etc.

    "The Tex-Mex–style chalupas I'm most familiar with are built on flat, crisp-fried corn tortillas."

Etymology

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Mexican Spanish chalupa. Doublet of shallop and sloop.

Etymology 2

Borrowed either from Czech Chalupa or Polish Chałupa.

See also for "chalupa"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: chalupa