wiener
pronunciation
How to pronounce wiener in British English:
UK [ˈwi:nə(r)]
How to pronounce wiener in American English:
US ['winər]
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- Noun:
- a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll
Word Origin
- wiener (n.)
- 1900, shortening of wienerwurst (1874, American English), from German Wiener "of Vienna" (from Wien "Vienna," from Latin Vindo-bona; see Vienna) + Wurst "sausage" (see wurst). Colloquial wienie is attested by 1911. Extensive pejorative senses developed from its penis-like shape. Wiener roast is from 1910.
Example
- 1. Some of the protesters say elements of wiener 's proposal weren 't necessary .
- 2. Bianculli : historian jon wiener speaking to terry gross in the year 2000 .
- 3. Bite off the wiener , good pony !
- 4. Across wiener feinbcker 's 350-strong chain of bakeries , the posters are everywhere .
- 5. Wiener schnitzel is a breaded and fried veal ( or pork ) cutlet .