Meaning & Definition
noun
A type of sausage, typically made from beef, pork, or a combination of meats, that is usually served in a bun.
We enjoyed a wiener at the summer barbecue.
A hot dog; a sausage served in a bun, often garnished with mustard, ketchup, or other condiments.
He ordered a wiener with extra mustard at the food truck.
A term used colloquially to refer to a human male, often in a humorous or derogatory context, particularly related to genitalia.
The kids giggled when someone mentioned a wiener in their conversation.
Etymology
The word 'wiener' comes from the German 'Wiener', meaning 'from Vienna', referring to the city's sausage.
Common Phrases and Expressions
wiener dog:
A small breed of dog, also known as a Dachshund, resembling a wiener.
wiener roast:
A gathering where hot dogs are cooked and eaten.
wiener snitchel:
A dish made from veal that is breaded and fried.
Slang Meanings
A term used to describe someone who is being silly or childish.
Don't be a wiener; just go for it!
An informal and sometimes derogatory term for a man, implying immaturity.
He's acting like such a wiener about the whole thing.