pig in a blanket

noun

: a small hot dog that is served in a wrapping of baked dough

plural pigs in a blanket or pigs in blankets

Full Definition of PIG IN A BLANKET

: a frankfurter served in a wrapper of baked dough

See pig in a blanket defined for English-language learners

1926

Next Word in the Dictionary: pig in a pokePrevious Word in the Dictionary: pightleAll Words Near: pig in a blanket

What made you want to look up pig in a blanket? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears