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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Recent Examples of hotdog
Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 3 Feb. 2025
Josh Miller, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
The trio sells hot dogs and aguas frescas off the historic LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, next to the Church of Our Lady Queen of Angels.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
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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
Active Time: 30 mins Total Time: 40 mins Anybody can grill a plain hot dog, but these spicy-crunchy dogs are something special.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
The trio sells hot dogs and aguas frescas off the historic LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, next to the Church of Our Lady Queen of Angels.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hotdog
Verb
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Nothing beats the taste of a refreshing piece of watermelon on a hot day, so having some cut up and ready in the refrigerator is crucial as the days warm up.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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Sandoval had cut up furniture in a rage and could make their tough brother cry, says Matt Green.—
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
11 June 2025
Verb
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Umberto Rispoli squeezed between horses around the top of the stretch and then rode Journalism to a tremendous rally.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
24 May 2025
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Fayetteville Sad Palomino’s Will King releases a collection of home recordings In between horsing around with his longtime band Sad Palomino, Will King has been recording and trying to decide the best way to share songs, mostly written during winters from 2020 to 2025.—
Monica Hooper,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
Interjection
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But, hey, maybe check out your local Toyota dealer just for funsies.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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Like Past Lives, Celine Song’s romance is far more practical than your standard rom-com, but hey, we’re intrigued.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
16 June 2025
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The parade weaves through the historic downtown, bringing together antique cars, floats, and locals looking to show off their red, white, and blue.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
18 June 2025
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Mbaye needed little time to show off his powerful dribbling, with his direct running crucial in the lead-up to PSG’s fourth goal at the Rose Bowl.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
Interjection
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The robot faded more and more, just like the memory of my ex—ha!—
Marie Lodi,
Allure,
1 June 2025
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Su trabajo ha sido reconocido con premios de Florida Society of News Editors y Society for Profesional Journalists.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
Verb
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This year showboats a trio of headliners that represent musical innovation and the contagious spirit of dance.—
Malik Peay,
Essence,
12 June 2025
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Not even the biggest skeptic of American exceptionalism could deny the talent gap, which has often been so considerable that U.S. teams often take the opportunity to showboat during games, like the Harlem Globetrotters playing against the hapless Washington Generals.—
Vulture Editors,
Vulture,
31 July 2024
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Those have come from two players: Adrian Morejon of the San Diego Padres, who throws an odd knuckleball-changeup hybrid about 1 percent of the time, and Jonah Bride of the Minnesota Twins, an infielder fooling around with the knuckler in blowouts.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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As Molly and Guy start to fool around, things get hot and heavy, but Ernie has a job to do.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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Floral and spicy notes bring to mind a meadow in full bloom (without making your allergies act up, thankfully).—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
28 May 2025
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For the first time, Tindall had to act up without his partner over these past two weeks, with Graeme Jones, his fellow assistant, deputising alongside him.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Hotdog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hotdog. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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