Meaning & use
Weenie
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An informal American term for a frankfurter or hot dog.
See it in a sentence
The kids grilled weenies over the campfire and made s'mores for dessert.
He calls his brother a weenie whenever he refuses to try something adventurous.
A note on using this word
Besides the food, 'weenie' is also slang for a timid or overly cautious person, often used teasingly.
Words with a similar meaning
frankfurterwiener
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Another way to use it
2. noun
An informal, mildly teasing term for a timid, weak, or overly cautious person.
Don't be such a weenie, jump in, the water's fine.
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