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
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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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Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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In an article published on Friday, January 3, People reported that the disgraced rapper, 55, was served steak and cheese subs on hot dog buns on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, according to the menu at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
After who-knows-how-many seasons of working the concessions stand at various football and basketball games, my grandmother became Williamsburg County famous for her hot dog chili.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Combs was served steak and cheese subs on hot dog buns, baked potatoes, green beans and margarine for dinner on New Year’s Eve.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025
In addition to editing content, Alex also covers breaking news, writing about crime and severe weather as well as everything from multistate lottery jackpots to the July Fourth hot dog eating contest.
—Alex Sundby, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
In an article published on Friday, January 3, People reported that the disgraced rapper, 55, was served steak and cheese subs on hot dog buns on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, according to the menu at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
After who-knows-how-many seasons of working the concessions stand at various football and basketball games, my grandmother became Williamsburg County famous for her hot dog chili.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Hotdog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hotdog. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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