CaliSlang

chamoy

chah-moynoun
Spanish & ChicanoDifficulty 2 of 3: Regional

Definition

A salty-sweet-sour Mexican sauce of pickled fruit and chile, poured on snacks, fruit cups, and drinks from the Bay to the border.

In simple English: A tangy, spicy Mexican sauce for fruit and snacks.

Examples

  • Mangonada with extra chamoy.

  • The kids want chamoy on everything, including the chips.

At a glance

Track
Spanish & Chicano
Region
Statewide
Part of speech
noun

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