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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as in liver pudding
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Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 24 Sep. 2024
And many of these black plastic items will end up either going into your mouth or touching things like hot dogs and fruitcakes that will go into your mouth.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
Try pairing Target's adult Hamburger costume with a kids hot dog costume to create the perfect BBQ.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024
Susan had a Chicago-style hot dog and Derrick had Italian beef.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2024
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Falcons fans were treated to free hot dogs, chips and refillable cups as Blank was celebrated at halftime in a special ceremony led by actor Samuel L. Jackson.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 24 Sep. 2024
And many of these black plastic items will end up either going into your mouth or touching things like hot dogs and fruitcakes that will go into your mouth.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
Try pairing Target's adult Hamburger costume with a kids hot dog costume to create the perfect BBQ.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 5 Oct. 2024
Susan had a Chicago-style hot dog and Derrick had Italian beef.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Hotdog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hotdog. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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