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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
Maybe that means kicking back by the pool with a refreshing summer drink in hand or treating yourself to a creative spin on a classic hot dog from one of these five Atlanta spots. — Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 4 July 2026 Sudo ate 33 HDBs (hot dog + bun) to take the 2025 championship, and set the Nathan’s women’s record at 51 HDBs in 2024. — Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 4 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
  • 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
  • Everything is cut up and put together through chance operations into what Cage called a Musicircus.
    — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 2 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
  • The aim is the same the world over, but this rodeo is in Australia, where cattle stations dwarf even those in the United States, creating a familiar yet distinct cowboy culture.
    — Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
  • Top-name cowboys competed in the three days of bronc riding, bull dogging, bull riding and calf riding.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 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, this hot-singles-on-a-secluded-island experiment is the true fidelity test!
    — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 9 July 2026
  • But hey, at least the CMOs got to snap a selfie with David during the shoot, right?
    — Shann Biglione, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of hey
Noun
  • And that may mean the last piece of salami has been sliced.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
  • The Garbage Salad of salami, jumbo shrimp, provolone and a few extras was conceived at Gene & Georgetti before becoming a standard menu item far beyond River North.
    — David Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 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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