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
Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
In 2018, the brand released charms that miniaturized the city’s most famous street food, including pizza slices, pretzels and hot dogs.
—Chris Schalkx Coco Romack Jinnie Lee Jamie Sims Zoe Ruffner Roxanne Fequiere, New York Times, 30 May 2024
Luckily, baseball seasons runs a majority of the year, giving ample options to grab a hot dog and enjoy nine innings.
mlb.com/astros, 501 Crawford St, Houston, TX 77002
Head to a Texans Game
Attending a Texans game is a unique experience for Texans and out-of-staters alike.
—Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 28 May 2024
Kraft Heinz is considering selling its iconic hot dog brand Oscar Mayer for up to $5 billion.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 17 May 2024
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Noun
Consider how the new rules have affected just one category, hot-hold carts: Before the changes, they could be used to sell only tamales and steamed hot dogs.
—Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2024
In 2018, the brand released charms that miniaturized the city’s most famous street food, including pizza slices, pretzels and hot dogs.
—Chris Schalkx Coco Romack Jinnie Lee Jamie Sims Zoe Ruffner Roxanne Fequiere, New York Times, 30 May 2024
Luckily, baseball seasons runs a majority of the year, giving ample options to grab a hot dog and enjoy nine innings.
mlb.com/astros, 501 Crawford St, Houston, TX 77002
Head to a Texans Game
Attending a Texans game is a unique experience for Texans and out-of-staters alike.
—Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 28 May 2024
Kraft Heinz is considering selling its iconic hot dog brand Oscar Mayer for up to $5 billion.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 17 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for hotdog
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“Hotdog.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hotdog. Accessed 9 Jun. 2024.
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