dipping dog
n.— «In addition to the usual Chicago dog, they also offer a few twists, including a cheddar dog with hot giardinaire—plus a “dippin’ dog,” which most of us refer to as a corn dog.» —“Hot Dog Joints” by Steve Dolinsky WLS-TV (Chicago, Illinois) Nov. 15, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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