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Mexicanize

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To make Mexican.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • Mexicanizing a recipe isn't as simple as covering it in peppers and guacamole!

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To become Mexican.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

Examples

  • US businesses have met with mixed results in attempting to Mexicanize.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From Mexican + -ize.