hotdog

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verb

hot·dog ˈhät-ˌdȯg

hotdogged; hotdogging; hotdogs

Synonyms of hotdog next

intransitive verb

: to perform in a conspicuous or often ostentatious manner

especially : to perform fancy stunts and maneuvers (as while surfing or skiing)

hotdogger

ˈhät-ˌdȯ-gər

noun

hot dog

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noun

ˈhät-ˌdȯg

: frankfurter

especially : a frankfurter with a typically mild flavor that is heated and usually served in a long split roll

[perhaps from hot dog entry 2] : one that hotdogs

also : show-off

hot dog

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interjection

ˈhät-ˈdȯg

—used to express approval or gratification

Examples of hotdog in a Sentence

Verb His opponents have accused him of hotdogging after he scores a touchdown. a skier who couldn't resist the urge to hotdog on the slopes whenever he wanted to impress a girl Noun The other players on the team don't like him because he's such a hot dog. Interjection “Hot dog!” the child cried, “We're going to the circus!”

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Noun

The increase in cost ratio is due to a rise in the average cost per pound of hot dogs. —

Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024 Located poolside, Dive-In is a favorite among teens craving classic fare like burgers, hot dogs, and fries. —

Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024 The couple only took a break to have a hot dog from The Meat Hook. —

Elise Taylor, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2024 But hopes began to build after the Amazon Labor Union improbably won its National Labor Relations Board election in 2022 following a gonzo campaign that involved providing free pizza, hot dogs and marijuana to workers. —

Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hotdog