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

Yes, Diego; I had but to stretch out my hand thus, and that foolish fire-brand of a heretic muchacha would have vanished from Todos Santos forever.

From The Crusade of the Excelsior by Bret Harte

So the muchacha went back on yer—snakes alive!

From Robbery under Arms; a story of life and adventure in the bush and in the Australian goldfields by Rolf Boldrewood

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