hotdog

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verb

hot·dog ˈhät-ˌdȯg

hotdogged; hotdogging; hotdogs

Synonyms of hotdog next

intransitive verb

: to perform in a conspicuous or often ostentatious manner

especially : to perform fancy stunts and maneuvers (as while surfing or skiing)

hotdogger

ˈhät-ˌdȯ-gər

noun

hot dog

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noun

ˈhät-ˌdȯg

: frankfurter

especially : a frankfurter with a typically mild flavor that is heated and usually served in a long split roll

[perhaps from hot dog entry 2] : one that hotdogs

also : show-off

hot dog

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interjection

ˈhät-ˈdȯg

—used to express approval or gratification

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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Noun

Zoom out: This will be the Chicago-style hot dog chain's 10th Arizona location. —

Jessica Boehm, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024 While Dogtown's hot dog menu is immense, Basile said garbage plates are always a top seller. —

Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 10 Dec. 2024 Gathered over hot dogs and burgers, dozens of Bouse residents thanked the contractors, district board members, and staff who made their new water system possible. —

Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024 Putting a hot dog stand or a phone booth on a landscape which is meant to be alien could attract criticism. —

Caroline Reid, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hotdog