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.