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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Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 25 July 2025
Though some fans might like ketchup on their hot dog, a true Chicago hot dog will not be topped with it (and Joliet is west of Chicago).
—Jeanette Hurt, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 3 Feb. 2025
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Verb
This one-bedroom is a 10-minute walk from the buzz of downtown without feeling out of touch—there are plenty of restaurants, bars, plus the iconic hot dog stand all within quick reach.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 25 July 2025
Though some fans might like ketchup on their hot dog, a true Chicago hot dog will not be topped with it (and Joliet is west of Chicago).
—Jeanette Hurt, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
Interjection
Send any news, comments, Meta predictions, or Costco hotdogs to talk@qz.com.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hot dog
Verb
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But the Idaho Department of Education, State Board of Education, and colleges and universities will have to identify spending cuts up to 6%.—
Ryan Suppe,
Idaho Statesman,
18 June 2025
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And in order to maintain a nutritious balance to each of these meals, consider adding cut up vegetables (like celery or carrots) or fruit (strawberries or blueberries are easy options) to the plate.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Elvis as a cowboy, a soldier, a surfer in nothing but his shorts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
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There are also fantastic roles to play, like pirates, knights, cowboys, spies, princesses and mermaids.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Frankfurter-eating champ Joey Chestnut regained his top dog title today by consuming 70 (and a half) wieners at the 2025 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest at Coney Island, Brooklyn.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
4 July 2025
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Chestnut, 41, consumed 70½ hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes, falling short of his 2021 record of 76 wieners and buns.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Running or horsing around with sparklers can also cause injuries and burns when users trip and fall.—
Justin Laube,
EverydayHealth.com,
2 July 2025
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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
Interjection
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Don’t let anybody tell you differently: the fall festival announcements aren’t even close to being over (hey, there, Telluride!—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
5 Aug. 2025
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The Phillies also made sure to give him two fastballs, and hey, even his changeup rates well.—
Eno Sarris,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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What followed was a moment of berserk that spiraled into this career-altering incident.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 July 2025
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There’s an arming-up montage in which every regular person stranded on a cursed island filled with undead is suddenly a tactical weapons expert, and that leads into a berserker sequence featuring actual game footage cut into the movie.—
Jordan Crucchiola,
Vulture,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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From the ballpark to backyard barbecues, bratwurst is the tastiest, most filling weiner.—
Elaine Glusac,
AFAR Media,
25 June 2025
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The sausage or weiner is dipped in a batter made of bread crumbs rather than cornmeal, and often paired with melty cheese and sometimes even squid ink.—
Sara Murphy,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The new key art, seen above, shows off Tommy Oliver’s Green Ranger, along with what appears to be a giant Megazord looming behind everything.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The soon-to-be mother of three, who is expecting her third baby with partner A$AP Rocky, has been showing off her stellar maternity style throughout her pregnancy.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Hot dog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hot%20dog. Accessed 15 Aug. 2025.
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