chimichaNga is a Twitch emote featuring a close-up of a man's face with a neutral or slightly unimpressed expression. The emote is often used to convey a sense of indifference, confusion, or a deadpan reaction to something happening on stream or in chat.
Origin
The exact origin of chimichaNga is not widely documented, but it is associated with the Twitch streamer chimichanga. The emote started appearing in Twitch chats around 2021 and is part of the BTTV (BetterTTV) and FrankerFaceZ third-party emote extensions. The name is a play on the streamer’s username and the popular Mexican dish, chimichanga.
When to use
Reacting to something awkward, confusing, or underwhelming on stream.
Expressing a lack of enthusiasm or a deadpan response to a joke or event.
Used humorously when chat wants to show they are unimpressed or unamused.
