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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.


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

The flour being manufactured and sifted through a cedazo, or coarse sieve, the labour of kneading the dough was performed by the muchacha.

From What I Saw in California by Edwin Bryant

"For always have I love' her since she was such a little muchacha."

From A Daughter of the Dons A Story of New Mexico Today by William MacLeod Raine

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