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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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
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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
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“Hotdog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hotdog. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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