muchacha

American  

[moo-chah-chah] / muˈtʃɑ tʃɑ /

noun

1. Informal, Southwestern U.S. a girl or young woman (often used as a form of address).

   I love fresh corn tortillas, crunchy baked tostadas, and savory tamales just as much as the next muchacha.

   OK, muchachas, let's get back to studying for the exam tomorrow.

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Etymology

Origin of muchacha

First recorded in 1770–80; feminine of muchacho ( def. )

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Example Sentences

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muchacha

“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

"It's the muchacha: she's his sweetheart, and she's been a-looking too long this way to please him."

From Confessions Of Con Cregan An Irish Gil Blas by Charles James Lever

Then if anybody notices you, they'll think you're a muchacha from Spanish town.

From The Californians by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton

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