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hot dog
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1hot dog

noun \ˈhät-ˌdȯg\

Definition of HOT DOG

1
: frankfurter; especially : a frankfurter heated and served in a long split roll
2
[perhaps from 2hot dog] : one that hotdogs; also : show-off
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Examples of HOT DOG

  1. The other players on the team don't like him because he's such a hot dog.

First Known Use of HOT DOG

1895

2hot dog

interjection \ˈhät-ˈdȯg\

Definition of HOT DOG

—used to express approval or gratification

Examples of HOT DOG

  1. <“Hot dog!” the child cried, “We're going to the circus!”>

First Known Use of HOT DOG

circa 1906

Related to HOT DOG

Synonyms
glory (or glory be), ha (or hah), hallelujah, hey, hooray, huzzah, wahoo [chiefly West], whee, whoopee, yahoo, yippee

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