taco
Definition
- Noun:
- A Mexican dish consisting of a folded or rolled tortilla filled with various ingredients: A "taco" is a food item where a corn or wheat tortilla is folded or rolled around a filling, which can include seasoned meat, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and salsa.
- (Offensive, ethnic slur) A derogatory term for a person of Mexican descent: This usage is highly offensive and derogatory. It is a slur and should not be used.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Food):
- I ordered a chicken taco with extra guacamole.
- For dinner, we made homemade tacos with ground beef and fresh salsa.
- Noun (Offensive Slur - for understanding only, NOT for use):
- Using "taco" as a term for a person is a racist slur and is completely unacceptable.
Advanced Usage
- "Taco Tuesday": A popular tradition, especially in the United States and Canada, where restaurants or families have tacos for dinner on Tuesdays, often with special promotions.
- Our local bar has half-price tacos for Taco Tuesday.
- "Crunchy taco" vs. "Soft taco": Describes the texture of the tortilla shell. A "crunchy taco" uses a pre-fried, hard corn shell, while a "soft taco" uses an unfried, pliable tortilla.
- Do you prefer a crunchy taco or a soft taco?
Variants and Related Words
- Taco shell (n): The hard, U-shaped fried corn tortilla that holds the filling for a crunchy taco.
- The taco shell broke when I tried to take a bite.
- Taco salad (n): A salad served in a large, fried tortilla bowl or with tortilla chips, often containing typical taco ingredients.
- The taco salad is huge and comes with a side of sour cream.
Synonyms
- None for the food item: The dish "taco" is culturally specific and does not have a direct synonym. It can be generally described as a "filled tortilla" or "Mexican sandwich."
- For the offensive slur (listed for comprehension only): Derogatory terms are not synonyms to be used. Awareness of its offensiveness is crucial.
Related Phrases
- "To stand up a taco": A phrase describing the action of placing a filled soft taco vertically on a plate so it stays open, often for adding more ingredients or for presentation.
- He stood up the tacos on the plate so they wouldn't spill.
Important Note on Usage
The primary and overwhelmingly common meaning of "taco" refers to the popular Mexican food. The secondary, derogatory meaning is an ethnic slur. It is critical to understand that using the word as a slur is deeply offensive, racist, and harmful. This explanation is provided solely for linguistic awareness and to prevent its misuse. Always use the word "taco" only in reference to the food item.
Noun
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a tortilla rolled cupped around a filling
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(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Mexican descent
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