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hot dog

–noun
1. a frankfurter.
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. (used to express great joy or delight.)

Origin:
1895–1900, Americanism

hot-dog

[hot-dawg, -dog] 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.
Also, hotdog.
hot dog or hot·dog   (hŏt'dôg', -dŏg')
n.  
  1. A frankfurter, especially one served hot in a long soft roll. Also called red-hot.
  2. Slang One who performs showy, often dangerous stunts, as in skiing or surfing.
interj.   Informal
Used to express delight or enthusiasm.
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