plural hot dogs
1
: a small cooked sausage that is mild in flavor and is usually served in a long roll (called a hot dog bun)
2
US, informal
: a person (such as an athlete) who performs or plays in a way that is meant to attract attention : a person who hotdogs
The other players on the team don't like him because he's such a hot dog.
3
US, old-fashioned + humorous
—used to express approval or pleasure
"She said we could go!" "Hot dog!"
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“Hot dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/hot%20dog. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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