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verb

ˈhät-ˌdȯg How to pronounce hotdog (audio)
Definition of hotdognext
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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hot dog

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interjection

ˈhät-ˈdȯg How to pronounce hot dog (audio)
as in ha
how delightful "Hot dog!" the child cried, "We're going to the circus!"

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hot dog

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noun

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as in cowboy

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as in wiener

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Recent Examples of hotdog
Interjection
Police said the dispute involved a hot dog street vendor and a pedestrian. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026 The event included coolers full of beer and, apparently, grape soda; umbrellas in case of additional rain; for some reason, an inflatable hot dog; and, as Ebra points out, cocaine. — Jen Chaney, Vulture, 26 June 2026
Noun
At the other end of the country, Saguaro National Park gets Tucson's iconic Sonoran hot dog, wrapped in bacon and piled high with beans, onions, tomatoes, jalapeño sauce, and other toppings. — Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Only a couple seem to offer the Kansas City Reuben-style hot dog, and one of those is The Brick, open since 1999. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hotdog
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hotdog
  1. cut up
  2. ha
  3. cowboy
  4. Vienna sausage
  5. horse around
  6. hey
  7. salami
  8. show off
Verb
  • The director planned to film the killing of a live donkey, which would be cut up for food by actors portraying laborers.
    — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026
  • Unusual colorways and short production runs contribute to rarity, and uncut original lengths are prized, since most bolts have been cut up and used.
    — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
Definition of cut up
Interjection
  • We’re certainly gone from the days of teams avoiding trading within the conference or, ha, the division.
    — David Aldridge, New York Times, 2 July 2026
  • The film’s first official trailer offers up a sweeping, dramatic look at the Dashwood life (like the highly relatable, ha, drama of being kicked out of their sprawling mansion), complete with plenty of longing and even a dash of mystery.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 25 June 2026
Definition of ha
Noun
  • Flanking the stage were two large neon signs of a cowboy and cowgirl, waving back and forth as if inviting a traveler to come visit for a night.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
  • Each steak, regardless of the cut, looks like it’s been plucked from the set of a Taylor Sheridan cowboy series, with perfect, even bistre crusts and ruby centers.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
Definition of cowboy
Noun
  • Meanwhile, an unlikely object has taken center stage in the prosecution's case: Vienna sausages.
    — Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
  • There are small bags of Doritos and Cheetos, as well as Puerto Rican household staples, such as cans of Vienna sausages and mini Adobo shakers.
    — Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 1 Aug. 2025
Definition of Vienna sausage
Verb
  • Ortiz navigated past 17 other horses around the final turn and made a hard charge down the stretch.
    — Stephen Whyno, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 May 2026
  • Ortiz navigated past 17 other horses around the final turn and made a hard charge down the stretch.
    — Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
Definition of horse around
Interjection
  • But hey, YouTube and a cruddy degradation stream can rock too.
    — Liza Lentini, SPIN, 17 July 2026
  • This stunning wine is only available in a three pack, but hey, why not, there’s still a few months left to enjoy it this summer.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 17 July 2026
Definition of hey
Noun
  • Items in the all-day menu include delicious mini Wagyu beef sliders, a wild mushroom ravioli, and an artisan charcuterie board comprising Iberico ham, truffle salami, chorizo picante, and cornichons.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 July 2026
  • Some of his recent creations include a spicy muffaletta dog topped with salami, capicola, mozzarella and olive relish.
    — USA TODAY Network, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Definition of salami
Verb
  • Rancho Cucamonga gets to show off many of its top skill-position players.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • Creators on social media are showing off their dramatic tan lines and outdoor set-ups — some even forgoing sun protection or adding tanning bed sessions.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of show off

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