as in to cut up
to engage in attention-getting playful or boisterous behavior
a skier who couldn't resist the urge to hotdog on the slopes whenever he wanted to impress a girl
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Recent Examples of hotdog
Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 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, 10 Jan. 2025
For a casual setting, sample local favorites, like empanadas, completos (Chilean-style hot dogs), and mote con huesilo (sweet non-alcoholic drink made with peaches and wheat berries) at Central Market.
—AFAR Media, 23 Dec. 2024
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
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The specials include the HPB Burger, vegan chipotle burger, fried chicken sandwich, hot dog and grilled chicken club.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 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, 10 Jan. 2025
For a casual setting, sample local favorites, like empanadas, completos (Chilean-style hot dogs), and mote con huesilo (sweet non-alcoholic drink made with peaches and wheat berries) at Central Market.
—AFAR Media, 23 Dec. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hotdog
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Egg cartons can be cut up, painted, decorated, and glued to be turned into animals, flowers, containers, and whatever else children can dream up.—
Rabekah Henderson,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
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Separately, Terrence Hayes, spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, offered condolences to the family of Victor Honey, a homeless veteran whose body was cut up and leased out to medical device companies and the Army without his consent or his relatives’ knowledge.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC News,
27 Dec. 2024
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Among racing’s many problems is that there are no dedicated air shipping companies that make moving horses around the country easy.—
John Cherwa,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Dec. 2024
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Video went viral just days before the beginning of the 2024 Paris Olympics, where Dujardin was seen repeatedly whipping a horse around its legs.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
5 Dec. 2024
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And hey, Sherlock left him a bunch of money and a plan to open a medical clinic specializing in diagnostic mysteries!—
Kelly Lawler,
USA TODAY,
26 Jan. 2025
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Kelce, with seven catches for 117 yards, had his best game of the season— hey, did anybody else notice that Taylor Swift was at the game?—
Vic Tafur,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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In 2000, the company showed off the first Blu-ray prototypes and later revealed its Blu-ray disc recorders in 2006.—
Emma Roth,
The Verge,
24 Jan. 2025
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In 2023, the track was filled with its largest ever motorcycle parade and last year beach buggies assembled to show off on the track.—
Trinity Francis,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
Interjection
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Another winter storm is possible this weekend, but that’s still up in the air (ha, get it?).—
Cate Martel,
The Hill,
7 Jan. 2025
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While a single plant can produce around 100 fox nuts, with 1,000 plants able to be grown across 2.5 acres (1 ha), they're still largely harvested and peeled manually.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Nov. 2024
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Not even the biggest skeptic of American exceptionalism could deny the talent gap, which has often been so considerable that U.S. teams often take the opportunity to showboat during games, like the Harlem Globetrotters playing against the hapless Washington Generals.—
Vulture Editors,
Vulture,
31 July 2024
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One thing that took away from Santos' performance was his willingness to showboat instead of looking for a finish.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
3 Sep. 2024
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Oklahoma fooled around with Houston long enough to escape with a narrow 16-12 win.—
Chase Goodbread,
The Tennessean,
18 Sep. 2024
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While the siblings have the habit of getting into troubles and to only use their creative skills to fool around, Michael sees in them a real talent.—
Maelle Beauget-Uhl,
Forbes,
5 Dec. 2024
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All that lightweight foam underfoot can help keep your arches from acting up when your mileage starts to climb on long-distance runs.—
Jennifer Heimlich,
SELF,
27 Nov. 2024
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Urban Meyer is getting increasingly frustrated with him and other players acting up, to the point that the stress and increasingly long work hours are beginning to really affect his physical health.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
24 Sep. 2024
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“Hotdog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hotdog. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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