Meaning & Definition of word "Wiener"

Wiener

/ˈwiːnər/

noun:

  • 1. A type of sausage, typically made from beef, pork, or a combination of meats, that is usually served in a bun.
    • Example: We enjoyed a wiener at the summer barbecue.
  • 2. A hot dog; a sausage served in a bun, often garnished with mustard, ketchup, or other condiments.
    • Example: He ordered a wiener with extra mustard at the food truck.
  • 3. A term used colloquially to refer to a human male, often in a humorous or derogatory context, particularly related to genitalia.
    • Example: 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.

Related Words

frankfurter:

A type of sausage similar to a wiener.

sausage:

A meat product usually made from ground meat and spices.

Slang Meanings of wiener

Meaning: A term used to describe someone who is being silly or childish.

Example Sentence: Don't be a wiener; just go for it!

Meaning: An informal and sometimes derogatory term for a man, implying immaturity.

Example Sentence: He's acting like such a wiener about the whole thing.