as in to cut up
to engage in attention-getting playful or boisterous behavior
a skier who couldn't resist the urge to hotdog on the slopes whenever he wanted to impress a girl
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Recent Examples of hotdog
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
The event included coolers full of beer and, apparently, grape soda; umbrellas in case of additional rain; for some reason, an inflatable hot dog; and, as Ebra points out, cocaine.
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Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
25 June 2026
The menu ranges from chicken wings and loaded tater tots to burgers and hot dogs, with build-your-own s’mores for dessert.
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Sarah Linn
june 23,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
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Interjection
Police said the dispute involved a hot dog street vendor and a pedestrian.
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Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
The event included coolers full of beer and, apparently, grape soda; umbrellas in case of additional rain; for some reason, an inflatable hot dog; and, as Ebra points out, cocaine.
—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
Noun
Costco’s first standalone gas station — no warehouse, no hot dogs, no rotisserie chicken — is open in Mission Viejo.
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Samantha Gowen,
Oc Register,
25 June 2026
The menu ranges from chicken wings and loaded tater tots to burgers and hot dogs, with build-your-own s’mores for dessert.
—
Sarah Linn
june 23,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hotdog
Verb
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Everything is cut up and put together through chance operations into what Cage called a Musicircus.
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During the matchup, Jeter dove into the stands in the top of the 12th inning to catch a foul ball, emerging from the crowd cut up and bruised.
Interjection
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We’re certainly gone from the days of teams avoiding trading within the conference or, ha, the division.
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The film’s first official trailer offers up a sweeping, dramatic look at the Dashwood life (like the highly relatable, ha, drama of being kicked out of their sprawling mansion), complete with plenty of longing and even a dash of mystery.
Noun
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The aim is the same the world over, but this rodeo is in Australia, where cattle stations dwarf even those in the United States, creating a familiar yet distinct cowboy culture.
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Top-name cowboys competed in the three days of bronc riding, bull dogging, bull riding and calf riding.
Noun
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Meanwhile, an unlikely object has taken center stage in the prosecution's case: Vienna sausages.
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There are small bags of Doritos and Cheetos, as well as Puerto Rican household staples, such as cans of Vienna sausages and mini Adobo shakers.
Verb
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Ortiz navigated past 17 other horses around the final turn and made a hard charge down the stretch.
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Ortiz navigated past 17 other horses around the final turn and made a hard charge down the stretch.
Interjection
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And hey, there are plenty of July 4 episodes to pre-game, pair with, or distract from your social obligations.
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But, hey, everyone has an off night.
Noun
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And that may mean the last piece of salami has been sliced.
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The Garbage Salad of salami, jumbo shrimp, provolone and a few extras was conceived at Gene & Georgetti before becoming a standard menu item far beyond River North.
Verb
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Rancho Cucamonga gets to show off many of its top skill-position players.
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Creators on social media are showing off their dramatic tan lines and outdoor set-ups — some even forgoing sun protection or adding tanning bed sessions.
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“Hotdog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hotdog. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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