hotdogged; hotdogging; hotdogs
: to perform in a conspicuous or often ostentatious manner
especially
: to perform fancy stunts and maneuvers (as while surfing or skiing)
1
: frankfurter
especially
: a frankfurter with a typically mild flavor that is heated and usually served in a long split roll
2
—used to express approval or gratification
Synonyms
Examples of hotdog in a Sentence
Verb
His opponents have accused him of hotdogging after he scores a touchdown.
a skier who couldn't resist the urge to hotdog on the slopes whenever he wanted to impress a girl
Noun
The other players on the team don't like him because he's such a hot dog.
Interjection
“Hot dog!” the child cried, “We're going to the circus!”
Recent Examples on the Web
Miles Berry, Peoplemag, 4 July 2024
Last year, the team sold out the stadium and sold over 2,500 hot dogs, 7,300 beers, 2,500 sodas, 500 packs of peanuts and 300 burgers.
—Luke Fountain, Charlotte Observer, 4 July 2024
On the women's side, Sudo is the top dog (eater), setting a record of 48 ½ hot dogs and buns in 2020 and topping it this year eating 51 hot dogs and buns.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 4 July 2024
The restaurant’s menu features hot dogs, sandwiches and burgers to go with sides such as fries, tater tots and onion rings.
—Michael Burgess, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2024
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Noun
In 2023, Chestnut earned his 16th title, taking down 62 hot dogs.
—Miles Berry, Peoplemag, 4 July 2024
Last year, the team sold out the stadium and sold over 2,500 hot dogs, 7,300 beers, 2,500 sodas, 500 packs of peanuts and 300 burgers.
—Luke Fountain, Charlotte Observer, 4 July 2024
On the women's side, Sudo is the top dog (eater), setting a record of 48 ½ hot dogs and buns in 2020 and topping it this year eating 51 hot dogs and buns.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 4 July 2024
The restaurant’s menu features hot dogs, sandwiches and burgers to go with sides such as fries, tater tots and onion rings.
—Michael Burgess, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2024
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“Hotdog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hotdog. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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