Cheetos

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A snack made from pieces of crunchy, cheese-flavored extruded cornmeal, originally from the US, now distributed globally.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

Cheetos Cheeto

Etymology

A brand name, presumably from cheese, with an ending matching other brands of Frito-Lay Inc. (Doritos, Fritos, Tostitos), from Spanish frito (“fried”).

Derived words

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