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2. a sandwich consisting of a frankfurter in a split roll, usually eaten with mustard, sauerkraut, or relish.
3. Also, hotdog, hot dogger, hotdogger, hot-dogger. Informal . a. a person who performs complex, showy, and sometimes dangerous maneuvers, esp. in surfing or skiing.
b. a show-off, esp. in sports.
4. Informal .
[Origin:
1895–1900, Americanism ]
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Share This hot-dog Audio Help / ˈhɒtˌdɔg, -ˌdɒg / Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation [ hot -dawg, -dog ] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation verb, -dogged, -dog·ging, adjective Informal . –verb (used without object) 1. to perform unusual or very intricate maneuvers in a sport, esp. surfing or skiing.
2. to perform in a recklessly or flamboyantly skillful manner, as in a sport or athletic activity; show off.
–adjective 3. skillful or excellent, as in sports performance.
4. of, indicating, or for a type of sports activity, esp. surfing or skiing, in which intricate and potentially dangerous stunts are performed.
5. intended or done to draw attention; showy or sensational.
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Share This hot dog or hot·dog (hŏt'dôg', -dŏg')
A frankfurter, especially one served hot in a long soft roll. Also called red-hot .
Slang One who performs showy, often dangerous stunts, as in skiing or surfing.Informal
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"sausage on a split roll," c.1890, popularized by cartoonist T.A. Dorgan. It is said to echo a 19c. suspicion (occasionally justified) that sausages contained dog meat. Meaning "someone particularly skilled or excellent" (with overtones of showing off) is from 1896. Connection between the two senses is unclear. Hot dog! as an exclamation of approval was in use by 1906.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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Share This hot dog noun 1. someone who performs dangerous stunts to attract attention to himself [syn: hotdog ] 2. a frankfurter served hot on a bun [syn: hotdog ] 3. a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll [syn: frank ]
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