TORTILLA CHIP Definition & Meaning

tortilla chip

[ tawr-tee-uh chip ]

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noun

a snack chip, often triangular in shape, made from corn tortillas that are cut bite-sized or slightly larger and fried, or made directly from masa that is rolled, cut, and fried or baked.

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Origin of tortilla chip¹

First recorded in 1930–35

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La Popular starts you off with at least seven different salsas—perfect for dipping tortilla chips or layering onto every bite.

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The nuggets, made from all-white meat, are marinated in “jalapeño buttermilk flavor” and coated in a mixture of breadcrumbs and tortilla chips, Today reported.

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The prize might be a sliver of Mom’s baked spaghetti or the last spoonful of Dad’s white chicken chili, spooned unceremoniously onto a tortilla chip or two.

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The restaurant had previously tested out another robot that was called Chippy, which helped cook and season tortilla chips, but the project was eventually scrapped because the device was too difficult to clean.

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He brings me tortilla chips, so I get enough salt.

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