coney

Dialect

Meaning
A chili-and-mustard hot dog (Detroit-style).
Type
Dialect Word
Used in
Detroit, Michigan

What does “coney” mean

A "Coney" or "Coney Island" in Michigan is a hot dog topped with bean-less meat chili, onions, and yellow mustard, served at Greek-American diners called "coney islands." Despite the name, it is Detroit, not Brooklyn.

Where it's used