Beyond the bun: The many meanings of the term ‘hot dog’

According to Green's Dictionary of Slang, the term "hot dog" has had more than eight different meanings — from showoff to porn — over the years, dating back to 1881.

July 20, 2022 | VIEW IN BROWSER July 20, 2022 | VIEW IN BROWSER Beyond the bun: The many meanings of the term 'hot dog' Beyond the bun: The many meanings of the term 'hot dog' According to Green's Dictionary of Slang, the term "hot dog" has had more than eight different meanings — from showoff to porn — over the years, dating back to 1881. READ MORE See what Dylan Dreyer packed in her 'working mom' lunchbox READ MORE See what Dylan Dreyer packed in her 'working mom' lunchbox READ MORE Chicken breasts have been more 'woody' than usual. Here's how to avoid buying them READ MORE Chicken breasts have been more 'woody' than usual. Here's how to avoid buying them READ MORE Nutritionist shares healthy late-night snacks for bedtime hunger READ MORE Nutritionist shares healthy late-night snacks for bedtime hunger READ MORE What to Cook TODAY 26 hot dog recipes that are all wieners How to make the fried chicken and waffles from Melba's in Harlem Make soft serve ice cream and ice cream sandwiches at home Pitmaster Rodney Scott brings steak sandwiches and pork skin nachos to the cookout SEND US FEEDBACK FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM MORE TODAY NEWSLETTERS 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION | UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION | UNSUBSCRIBE | PRIVACY | CONTACT