muchacha
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of muchacha
First recorded in 1770–80; feminine of muchacho ( def. )
Example Sentences
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“Hey muchacha, I’ve been debating about sending you a message since I found out about your dad,” the message read.
From New York Times ● Oct. 14, 2018
“La muchacha del Bronx termino en segundo lugar!’ he declared, triumphantly.
From New York Times ● Dec. 2, 2011
“Bueno. The muchacha is a girl. Her dress is roja. It is red.”
From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty
She did what the veriest muchacha would have done.
From Maruja by Harte, Bret
You think I did not see your game at Rosario—yes, even when that foolish Castro muchacha first put that idea in your head.
From A Ward of the Golden Gate by Harte, Bret
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