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- [teks-meks]
- /ˈtɛksˈmɛks/
- /ˌteksˈmeks/
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- [teks-meks]
- /ˈtɛksˈmɛks/
Definitions of tex-mex word
- adjective tex-mex of or relating to aspects of culture that combine Mexican and Texan or southwestern U.S. features, especially aspects of culture developed in southern Texas based on or influenced by Mexican elements: Tex-Mex cooking; Tex-Mex music. 1
- noun tex-mex a form of Mexican Spanish having elements of English and spoken near the border of Texas and Mexico, especially Mexican Spanish as spoken in Texas. 1
- noun tex-mex Music. norteña. 1
- adjective tex-mex You use Tex-Mex to describe things such as food or music that combine typical elements from Mexico and the south-western United States. 0
- adjective tex-mex of, relating to, or denoting the Texan version of something Mexican, such as music, food, or language 0
- adjective tex-mex characterized by both Mexican and southwestern American (esp. Texan) elements, influences, etc. 0
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Origin of tex-mex
First appearance:
before 1945 One of the 6% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1945-50; by shortening
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Parts of speech for Tex-mex
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adjective
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preposition
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tex-mex popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.