wiener

Etymology

From German Wienerwurst, from Wiener (“of Vienna, Viennese”) + Wurst (“sausage”), because sausages were originally made in Vienna, Austria. In Germany today this sausage is known as Wiener Würstchen (“small sausage from Vienna”), but in Vienna it is called a Frankfurter (“from Frankfurt”).

noun

1. (Canada, US) A sausage made from beef, chicken or pork.
2. (Canada, US, UK) A frankfurter, a hot dog.
   Two figures crossing the windy park. Miss Martin taking Smith's arm over the street. And inside where wieners were being turned on a hot skillet behind the steamed glass. Always wanted to have the constitution to eat these fearlessly, perhaps with a glass of orange. 1963, J P Donleavy, A Singular Man, published 1963 (USA), page 104
3. (Canada, US, colloquial) The penis.
4. (US, colloquial) A person who is nervous or afraid to partake in certain activities.
5. (US, UK, colloquial) An irritating or disliked person.