chili cheese fries

[ chil-ee chiz frahyz ]

/ ˈtʃɪl i ˈtʃɪz ˌfraɪz /

plural noun Informal.

a dish of French fries that have been topped with chili and cheese, usually American or cheddar, and baked or otherwise heated until the cheese is melted.

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Words nearby chili cheese fries

chilean guava, chilean sea bass, chilectomy, chilectropion, chili, chili cheese fries, chili con carne, chili dog, chili oil, chili pepper, chili powder

Origin of chili cheese fries

First recorded in 1980–85