noun
Uncommon
Chihuahua
chih-WOW-uh
Chihuahua (noun) means the smallest breed of dog in the world, known for its tiny size and large ears. Example: “Her chihuahua trembled in her handbag the whole ride.”
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The smallest breed of dog in the world, known for its tiny size and large ears.
"The first time I saw a Chihuahua, I thought it was a battery-powered toy. Eyes too big for the face, ears of a large dog, took tens of steps to keep up, squeaked like a two-month-old pup."
— Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi, Memoirs of a Namaaso (2019)
"Her chihuahua trembled in her handbag the whole ride."
How to use Chihuahua
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA very small dog breed originally from Mexico, recognizable by its big eyes and ears.
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- Plural
- Chihuahuas
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Etymology
Named after Chihuahua, the Mexican state where the breed originated.
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What does “Chihuahua” mean?
The word “Chihuahua” means the smallest breed of dog in the world, known for its tiny size and large ears. In plain terms, a very small dog breed originally from Mexico, recognizable by its big eyes and ears.
How do you pronounce “Chihuahua”?
“Chihuahua” is pronounced chih-WOW-uh (/t͡ʃɪˈwɑwɑ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Chihuahua” in a sentence?
Here is “Chihuahua” used in a sentence: “Her chihuahua trembled in her handbag the whole ride.”
What part of speech is “Chihuahua”?
“Chihuahua” is a noun.
Is “Chihuahua” a common word?
“Chihuahua” is an uncommon word in modern English.
