hotdog

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verb

hot·​dog ˈhät-ˌdȯg How to pronounce hotdog (audio)
hotdogged; hotdogging; hotdogs

intransitive verb

: to perform in a conspicuous or often ostentatious manner
especially : to perform fancy stunts and maneuvers (as while surfing or skiing)
hotdogger noun

hot dog

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noun

1
: frankfurter
especially : a frankfurter with a typically mild flavor that is heated and usually served in a long split roll
2
[perhaps from hot dog entry 2] : one that hotdogs
also : show-off

hot dog

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interjection

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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Verb
Send any news, comments, Meta predictions, or Costco hotdogs to talk@qz.com. Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 3 Feb. 2025
Noun
People began lining up outside the restaurant early Tuesday, forming lines that stretched down blocks as fans waited for hours to snag a free hot dog, according to NBC Chicago. Kate Reilly, NBC news, 24 Sep. 2025 Data centers will also need some extra padding around the edge for things like parking or equipment storage (probably not for buying hot dogs). Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hotdog

Word History

Etymology

Verb

hot dog entry 2

First Known Use

Verb

1963, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1884, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Interjection

circa 1906, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hotdog was in 1884

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“Hotdog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hotdog. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

hot dog

noun
ˈhät-ˌdȯg
: frankfurter
especially : a cooked frankfurter served in a long split roll
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