What is wiener or weiner?

Wiener or weiner commonly refers to a type of sausage that originated in Vienna, Austria, also known as a hot dog or frankfurter. It is typically made from beef or pork and is popularly served with various condiments, such as ketchup, mustard, onions, and relish, in a soft bun.

Additionally, Wiener (with an uppercase 'W') can also refer to a surname, with notable individuals such as Alfred von Winer Neustadt, a 19th-century Austrian politician, and Norbert Wiener, a 20th-century American mathematician.

In recent years, the term "weiner" has also gained a negative connotation due to a number of political scandals, most notably the 2011 Anthony Weiner sexting scandal, in which the former congressman was found to have sent sexually explicit messages and photos to multiple women on social media.