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!”
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Tim Casey, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
What to expect: Smash burgers, hot dogs, fries and ice cream at prices that feel like a throwback to the historic spot's past lives as an actual drive-in just off Highway 7.
—Torey Van Oot, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
Other neighbors chipped in, setting up stands with free stew and hot dogs.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 10 Oct. 2024
Known for brands like Birds Eye frozen vegetables, Hebrew National hot dogs, and Reddi-Wip, Conagra (CAG) 8% to $30.08.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
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Noun
But back then, Rivers joked that a trainer was also an equipment manager and traveling secretary, while players ate hot dogs and potato chips before games.
—Tim Casey, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
What to expect: Smash burgers, hot dogs, fries and ice cream at prices that feel like a throwback to the historic spot's past lives as an actual drive-in just off Highway 7.
—Torey Van Oot, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024
Other neighbors chipped in, setting up stands with free stew and hot dogs.
—Graham Averill, Outside Online, 10 Oct. 2024
Known for brands like Birds Eye frozen vegetables, Hebrew National hot dogs, and Reddi-Wip, Conagra (CAG) 8% to $30.08.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Hotdog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hotdog. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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