Definition

A type of hot dog that is topped with a spicy meat sauce made from chili, usually served in a bun.

Example

I ordered a chilidog with extra cheese at the food truck.

Conversation

Have you ever tried a chilidog?

No, I haven't! What’s in it?

It's a hot dog with chili con carne on top, really tasty!

That sounds delicious, I need to get one soon!

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Root Explanation

The word 'chilidog' is a compound of 'chili' (from Spanish 'chile', meaning pepper) and 'dog' (from Old English 'docga', meaning a dog or a type of meat). It refers to a hot dog topped with chili, combining the spicy flavor of chili with the meat of a hot dog.

Memory Tip

Think of 'chili' as the spicy pepper topping and 'dog' as the meat — together, they create a delicious dish known as a chilidog.

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