taco Meaning & Definition
What Does Taco Mean?
Taco is used as a noun meaning A Mexican snack food made of a small tortilla (soft- or hard-shelled) filled with ingredients such as meat, rice, beans, cheese, diced vegetables, and salsa. It is also used to mean The vulva. As a verb, it means To fold or cause to buckle in half, similar to the way a taco is folded.
Taco: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈtɑkoʊ/ |
| Synonyms | greaser, wetback and pink taco |
| Plural | tacos |
| Verb forms | tacos, tacoing, tacoed |
Taco Definition (Noun)
- A Mexican snack food made of a small tortilla (soft- or hard-shelled) filled with ingredients such as meat, rice, beans, cheese, diced vegetables, and salsa.
- The vulva.
- A yellow stain on a shirt's armpit caused by sweat or deodorant.
Taco as a Verb
- To fold or cause to buckle in half, similar to the way a taco is folded.
Noun
- A Mexican snack food; a small tortilla (soft or hard shelled), with typically some type of meat, rice, beans, cheese, diced vegetables (usually tomatoes and lettuce, as served in the United States, and cilantro, onion, and avocado, as served in México) and salsa.
- A yellow stain on a shirt armpit caused by sweat or deodorant.
Synonyms of Taco
Taco synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
taco (plural tacos)
taco (third-person singular simple present tacos, present participle tacoing, simple past and past participle tacoed)
Words That Rhyme With Taco
Origin of Taco
Borrowed from Mexican Spanish taco, of uncertain origin; see the Spanish entry for more.
Quick Answers About Taco
Is taco a noun or a verb?
Taco is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for taco?
Close synonyms of taco are greaser, wetback and pink taco. See the full list of taco synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of taco?
The plural of taco is tacos.
What is the past tense of taco?
The past tense of taco is tacoed. The present participle is tacoing.