fajitas

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 fajitas word

noun fajitas a thin strip of marinated and grilled meat. 1
noun fajitas Usually, fajitas. (used with a singular or plural verb) a Tex-Mex dish of these strips, served with tortillas, salsa, etc. 1
noun fajitas Plural form of fajita. 1
noun plural fajitas a Mexican dish of soft tortillas wrapped around fried strips of meat, vegetables, etc 0

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Origin of fajitas

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 Fajitas

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fajitas popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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

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