TEX-MEX


Meaning of TEX-MEX in English

■ adjective (especially of food and music) having a blend of Mexican and southern American features.

■ noun

1》 ~ music or food.

2》 a variety of Mexican Spanish spoken in Texas.

Origin

1940s: blend of Texan and Mexican .

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