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hot dog

1

[ noun hot dawg; interjection hot dawg ]

noun

  1. a frankfurter.
  2. a sandwich consisting of a frankfurter in a split roll, usually eaten with mustard, sauerkraut, or relish.
  3. Also dzdDz, hot dogger, dzdDzg, dz-Dzg. Informal.
    1. a person who performs complex, showy, and sometimes dangerous maneuvers, especially in surfing or skiing.
    2. a show-off, especially in sports.


interjection

  1. Informal. (used to express great joy or delight.)

hot-dog

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or dz·Dz

[ hot-dawg, -dog ]

verb (used without object)

hot-dogged, hot-dogging.
  1. to perform unusual or very intricate maneuvers in a sport, especially surfing or skiing.
  2. to perform in a recklessly or flamboyantly skillful manner, as in a sport or athletic activity; show off.

adjective

  1. skillful or excellent, as in sports performance.
  2. of, indicating, or for a type of sports activity, especially surfing or skiing, in which intricate and potentially dangerous stunts are performed.
  3. intended or done to draw attention; showy or sensational.

hot dog

1

noun

  1. a sausage, esp a frankfurter, served hot in a long roll split lengthways
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

hot dog

2

noun

  1. a person who performs showy acrobatic manoeuvres when skiing or surfing
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. intr to perform a series of manoeuvres in skiing, surfing, etc, esp in a showy manner
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of hot dog1

An Americanism dating back to 1895–1900

Origin of hot dog2

First recorded in 1880–85
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Word History and Origins

Origin of hot dog1

C20: from the supposed resemblance of the sausage to a dachshund

Origin of hot dog2

C20: from US hot dog!, exclamation of pleasure, approval, etc
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At Crespi home games, the mother of shortstop Diego Velazquez, Rocio, is so busy cooking hot dogs and hamburgers that she misses out when her son hits home runs or doubles.

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Bring hot dogs and sodas for the late innings.

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Here are the best new foods to try at Dodger Stadium this season and where to find them, including a 16-inch hot dog, takoyaki and more.

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