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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Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2025
Donations will also be accepted in exchange for food being served at the fundraiser, such as nachos, hot dogs and chili.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
Set up a build-your-own hot dog bar, build-your-own s'mores bar (or skillet s'mores dip), and a cheerful spiked punch that will take everyone back to young adulthood.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
Three members of the Seattle Seahawks were fined for eating hot dogs during a 1995 preseason game.
—Thomas Lake, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The grill offers a surprising amount of veggie and vegan friendly plates like veggie chili, veggie hot dogs and falafel pita wraps.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2025
Donations will also be accepted in exchange for food being served at the fundraiser, such as nachos, hot dogs and chili.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
Set up a build-your-own hot dog bar, build-your-own s'mores bar (or skillet s'mores dip), and a cheerful spiked punch that will take everyone back to young adulthood.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2025
Three members of the Seattle Seahawks were fined for eating hot dogs during a 1995 preseason game.
—Thomas Lake, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Hotdog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hotdog. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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