muchacha

[ moo-chah-chah ]

noun

1. Informal, Southwestern U.S. a girl or young woman (often used as a form of address):

   I love fresh corn tortillas, crunchy baked tostadas, and savory tamales just as much as the next muchacha.

   OK, muchachas, let's get back to studying for the exam tomorrow.

Word History and Origins

Origin of muchacha¹

First recorded in 1770–80; feminine of muchacho ( def )

Example Sentences

In a city that was once part of the Spanish empire, she was no longer “señora,” as she would have been called in Caracas, or perhaps, in her younger years, “muchacha” or “chama.”

From New York Times

As Juan Soto stepped to home plate for his first at-bat Saturday night and his walk-up song, “Esa Muchacha,” blared from the stadium’s speakers, scattered fans throughout Nationals Park did something that might become a recurring theme over the next couple of days.

From Washington Post

Un sacerdote pasa por un pueblo, conoce a una hermosa mujer que es víctima de los abusos de unos bandoleros del viejo oeste, asume la defensa de la muchacha y lo arriesga todo.

From Los Angeles Times

Una muchacha ciega encuentra a un drogadicto que pide ayuda, y bondadosamente lo acompaña al hospital.

From Los Angeles Times

Un hombre llega a una aldea para casarse con una muchacha, pero al conocer a la hermana de la novia, se enamora de ella.

From Los Angeles Times