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
Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Veterans and active-duty military personnel can receive a free hot dog or hamburger with a drink by showing proof of service at the box office.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 June 2026
Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The creative additions build on the Rangers' reputation for eye-catching stadium food, following last season's viral three-foot-long hot dog.
—Trevor Sochocki, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Send any news, comments, Meta predictions, or Costco hotdogs to [email protected].
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 3 Feb. 2025
Interjection
Pile it high on your hot dog or save it for the side.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Veterans and active-duty military personnel can receive a free hot dog or hamburger with a drink by showing proof of service at the box office.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 June 2026
Noun
Dick Portillo, then 23 years old, opened the Dog House hot dog stand in Villa Park.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The creative additions build on the Rangers' reputation for eye-catching stadium food, following last season's viral three-foot-long hot dog.
—Trevor Sochocki, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hotdog
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Using unseen footage from Presley’s 1969 to 1976 Las Vegas residency, the movie plays the hits – plus The Beatles and Simon & Garfunkel – but also showcases his sense of humor, quipping with crowds and cutting up with bandmates.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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And so they were cut up into pieces.—
Michael Soncin,
Vanity Fair,
9 June 2026
Interjection
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Among the many celebrities featured in the collection, Morten Harket, the frontman of the synth-pop band A-ha, was clearly a favorite.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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An a-ha moment arrives quietly, but meaningfully, as the moon harmonizes with Chiron.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
Noun
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This has resulted in these two states also having the most Black cowboys, LeBlanc says—like legendary Oklahoma cowboy Bass Reeves, who served as deputy marshal in Oklahoma Territory during the late 19th century, said to have inspired The Lone Ranger.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Think shows that include Argentine cowboys known as gauchos, Brazilian samba dancers, West African (Moko Jumbie) stilt walkers.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
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Meanwhile, an unlikely object has taken center stage in the prosecution's case: Vienna sausages.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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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
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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
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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
Interjection
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But hey, at least Glory gets to go home.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 June 2026
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But hey, there’s stuff that Jose Siri can do that the other Siri can’t.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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The sale of deli meats, cheese, tomatoes, onions, pickles, sausages and salami in a side prep table were halted because of roaches.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
13 May 2026
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Use salami, hot capocollo, and mortadella, or any other deli favorites in your fridge.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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In its first international friendly since March, the US showed off slick offense in a 3-2 win over Senegal in Charlotte, North Carolina, on May 31.—
Jim Sciutto,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Airbnb Experiences offers hands-on activities in thousands of cities, and Showaround matches you with locals who simply want to show off their city.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
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“Hotdog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hotdog. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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