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Cheetos

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Cheetos (noun) means a brand of crunchy, cheese-flavored cornmeal snack. Example: “His fingers were orange after a bag of Cheetos.”

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A brand of crunchy, cheese-flavored cornmeal snack.
"His fingers were orange after a bag of Cheetos."

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In plain EnglishThe orange, cheese-flavored puffed snack chips.

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Etymology

A brand name likely based on cheese, with an -os ending matching sibling snacks like Fritos and Doritos.

Frequently asked questions

What does “Cheetos” mean?
The word “Cheetos” means a brand of crunchy, cheese-flavored cornmeal snack. In plain terms, the orange, cheese-flavored puffed snack chips.
How do you use “Cheetos” in a sentence?
Here is “Cheetos” used in a sentence: “His fingers were orange after a bag of Cheetos.”
What part of speech is “Cheetos”?
“Cheetos” is a noun.
What is the meaning of Cheetos?
"Cheetos" (noun) means a brand of crunchy, cheese-flavored cornmeal snack.