hot dog
1 Americannoun
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a frankfurter.
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a sandwich consisting of a frankfurter in a split roll, usually eaten with mustard, sauerkraut, or relish.
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Informal. Also hotdog, hot dogger, hotdogger, hot-dogger
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a person who performs complex, showy, and sometimes dangerous maneuvers, especially in surfing or skiing.
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a show-off, especially in sports.
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interjection
verb (used without object)
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to perform unusual or very intricate maneuvers in a sport, especially surfing or skiing.
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to perform in a recklessly or flamboyantly skillful manner, as in a sport or athletic activity; show off.
adjective
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skillful or excellent, as in sports performance.
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of, indicating, or for a type of sports activity, especially surfing or skiing, in which intricate and potentially dangerous stunts are performed.
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intended or done to draw attention; showy or sensational.
noun
verb
noun
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A person who performs showy, often dangerous stunts, especially but not exclusively in sports; also, a showoff. For example, He was a shameless hot dog on the tennis court, smashing every ball , or She was a hot dog behind the wheel, screeching her wheels at every turn . The relation of this term to the edible hot dog is unknown. [ Colloquial ; c. 1900]
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Also, hot diggety dog ; hot diggety . An interjection expressing delight or enthusiasm, as in Hot dog! What a great gift , or Hot diggety! We got the best concert tickets after all . [ Slang ; c. 1900]
Etymology
Origin of hot dog1
An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900
Origin of hot-dog2
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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"We're only eating white rice. Hopefully I can get enough money together in the next couple of days for a packet of hot dogs, or three or four eggs."
From BBC
“Show you care. Sit at the local hot dog joint or diner, talk to people about bread-and-butter issues they care about. Talk about inflation, talk about health care, talk about clean drinking water.”
From Salon
Cover your ears, look away, or grab a hot dog — after all, not every artist is for everyone, and complaining won’t change that.
From Los Angeles Times
I had imagined a few families gathered on flannel blankets, eating hot dogs and popsicles.
From Literature
The air smelled like car exhaust but also food from nearby hot dog and pretzel vendors.
From Literature
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