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
Synonyms
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!”
Recent Examples on the Web
Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024
From Barack Obama to the man on the street, Chicagoans are known for their aversion to ketchup on hot dogs.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
The fan scarfing a hot dog while drinking a beer in the bleachers is making way for the one watching the game in an intimate suite, a V.I.P. club or a casual meeting spot with all-inclusive food offerings and bar stools overlooking the field.
—Kevin Draper Doug Mills, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024
Still, due to the complexity, Costco customers might be better off paying $1.50 for a hot dog and purchasing their investments outside the retailer.
—Byalicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024
Shoppers are heading to Costco for more than just budget-friendly hot dogs.
—Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2024
Dessert company Handheld Sweet & Savory Pies, hot dog eatery The Hotdogger and poke restaurant Zumapoke & Lush Ice are also featured in the April 12 episode.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 4 Apr. 2024
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, a 27-foot-long hot dog on wheels, is hauling buns to Central Indiana this weekend in time for the total solar eclipse.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Apr. 2024
The music video, filmed in Mexico, complements the song’s themes by showing incomplete elements, such as a hot dog without the meat and Paris without the Eiffel Tower, while the band members travel and perform in a retro silver Airstream trailer.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 5 Apr. 2024
Noun
But there's something nostalgic about a hot dog at Chase Field that cannot easily be replicated.
—Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024
From Barack Obama to the man on the street, Chicagoans are known for their aversion to ketchup on hot dogs.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
The fan scarfing a hot dog while drinking a beer in the bleachers is making way for the one watching the game in an intimate suite, a V.I.P. club or a casual meeting spot with all-inclusive food offerings and bar stools overlooking the field.
—Kevin Draper Doug Mills, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2024
Still, due to the complexity, Costco customers might be better off paying $1.50 for a hot dog and purchasing their investments outside the retailer.
—Byalicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024
Shoppers are heading to Costco for more than just budget-friendly hot dogs.
—Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2024
Dessert company Handheld Sweet & Savory Pies, hot dog eatery The Hotdogger and poke restaurant Zumapoke & Lush Ice are also featured in the April 12 episode.
—Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 4 Apr. 2024
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, a 27-foot-long hot dog on wheels, is hauling buns to Central Indiana this weekend in time for the total solar eclipse.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Apr. 2024
The music video, filmed in Mexico, complements the song’s themes by showing incomplete elements, such as a hot dog without the meat and Paris without the Eiffel Tower, while the band members travel and perform in a retro silver Airstream trailer.
—Griselda Flores, Billboard, 5 Apr. 2024
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“Hotdog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hotdog. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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