Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

taco

/ˈtɑkoʊ/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.69 in modern English

Syllables
ta-co
IPA
/ˈtɑkoʊ/
6
Scrabble Score
4
Letters
2
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The vulva.

American usage; Slang

noun

A yellow stain on a shirt's armpit caused by sweat or deodorant.

American usage; Slang

verb

To fold or cause to buckle in half, similar to the way a taco is folded.

Slang

phrase

Alternative letter-case form of TACO; acronym of Trump always chickens out.

noun

Initialism of transfusion-associated circulatory overload.

Countable; Uncountable

phrase

Acronym of Trump always chickens out.

American usage

name

Nickname for Q22686 (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025).

American usage; Derogatory; Humorous; Slang

Example Sentences

Etymology

Borrowed from Mexican Spanish taco, of uncertain origin; see the Spanish entry for more.

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈtɑkoʊ/
  • British English: /ˈtækəʊ/

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Questions

How do you pronounce taco?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈtɑkoʊ/.
What does taco mean?
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.
Where does taco come from?
Borrowed from Mexican Spanish taco, of uncertain origin; see the Spanish entry for more.

How to pronounce taco

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