hotdogged; hotdogging; hotdogs
: to perform in a conspicuous or often ostentatious manner
especially
: to perform fancy stunts and maneuvers (as while surfing or skiing)
1
: frankfurter
especially
: a frankfurter with a typically mild flavor that is heated and usually served in a long split roll
2
—used to express approval or gratification
Synonyms
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!”
Recent Examples on the Web
Michael Burgess, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2024
Mount Auburn: Inwood All-American Block Party, 5-10 p.m. July 3, Inwood Park, 2308 Vine St. Cincinnati Circus bounce house, face painting, hot dog cart, live music with What About Jane, and fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 24 June 2024
Here are four old-school hot dog joints well worth a visit.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 24 June 2024
Go on a spree and try all the amazing hot dog places in metro Phoenix and see if your rankings match ours.
—Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 22 June 2024
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Noun
The restaurant’s menu features hot dogs, sandwiches and burgers to go with sides such as fries, tater tots and onion rings.
—Michael Burgess, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2024
Mount Auburn: Inwood All-American Block Party, 5-10 p.m. July 3, Inwood Park, 2308 Vine St. Cincinnati Circus bounce house, face painting, hot dog cart, live music with What About Jane, and fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 24 June 2024
Here are four old-school hot dog joints well worth a visit.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 24 June 2024
Go on a spree and try all the amazing hot dog places in metro Phoenix and see if your rankings match ours.
—Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 22 June 2024
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“Hotdog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hotdog. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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