fajita

fa·ji·ta

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fah-hee-tuh, fuh‐]
- /fɑˈhi tə, fə‐/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fah-hee-tuh, fuh‐]
- /fɑˈhi tə, fə‐/

Definitions of fajita word

noun fajita a thin strip of marinated and grilled meat. 1
noun fajita Usually, fajitas. (used with a singular or plural verb) a Tex-Mex dish of these strips, served with tortillas, salsa, etc. 1
noun fajita A dish of Mexican origin consisting of strips of spiced beef or chicken, chopped vegetables, and grated cheese, wrapped in a soft tortilla and often served with sour cream. 1
countable noun fajita A fajita is a Mexican dish consisting of a tortilla wrapped around strips of meat and vegetables. 0
noun fajita a Tex-Mex dish consisting of grilled strips of beef or chicken, often served wrapped in a soft tortilla with vegetable slices or a sauce 0

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Origin of fajita

First appearance:

before 1975

One of the 1% newest English words

1975-80; < American Spanish fajita literally, little sash, diminutive of Spanish faja belt, strip, band (orig. dial. or < Catalan < Latin fascia fascia)

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Parts of speech for Fajita

noun

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adverb

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preposition

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fajita popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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