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chili dog

American  
[chil-ee dawg, dog] / ˈtʃɪl i ˌdɔg, ˌdɒg /
Or chilidog

noun

  1. a frankfurter garnished with chili.


Etymology

Origin of chili dog

An Americanism dating back to 1970–75

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The chili dog vendor, which has been at the corner of La Brea and Melrose for 80 years, is set to open its first location in Japan at the end of this year.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Then to spotless Westlake Park for a chili dog from Dog in the Park.

From Seattle Times Jun. 9, 2023

Mr. Allen was eating a chili dog in the clubhouse when the call came for him to pinch-hitter in the bottom of the ninth, with the White Sox trailing, 4-2.

From Washington Post Dec. 8, 2020

Maybe that was why Buck and the FOX crew were so fixated on tacos given away for a stolen base in Game 1 and the huge Boomstick chili dog that got airtime Wednesday night.

From Washington Times Oct. 22, 2020

Darius says, as he finishes chewing his chili dog, wipes his mouth, then his hands, and looks up at me.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi

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