Enchalupa
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 A combination enchilada and chalupa.
"If you've ever been to Taco Bell, you've likely heard of the Enchurrito: a combination Enchilada & burrito. And you have to pronounce enchilada like this in your head: En-chee-laaaaaaaahhhhh-da. There, now that that's settled, let's move on. The other day Natalie, age 10, asked me if she could have an "enchalupa." "A what?" I asked. She repeated the word."
Example
More examples"If you've ever been to Taco Bell, you've likely heard of the Enchurrito: a combination Enchilada & burrito. And you have to pronounce enchilada like this in your head: En-chee-laaaaaaaahhhhh-da. There, now that that's settled, let's move on. The other day Natalie, age 10, asked me if she could have an "enchalupa." "A what?" I asked. She repeated the word."
Etymology
Blend of enchilada + chalupa.
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