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
Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 3 Feb. 2025
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
On her daily walk from one university building to another, Sandstrom would pass a hot dog stand.
—Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 9 May 2026
Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The creative additions build on the Rangers' reputation for eye-catching stadium food, following last season's viral three-foot-long hot dog.
—Trevor Sochocki, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Send any news, comments, Meta predictions, or Costco hotdogs to talk@qz.com.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 3 Feb. 2025
Interjection
Because every kid will take down a hearty portion of this tater tot-laden casserole, no matter the time of day—and especially with a hot dog on the side.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 May 2026
On her daily walk from one university building to another, Sandstrom would pass a hot dog stand.
—Rhitu Chatterjee, NPR, 9 May 2026
Noun
Dick Portillo, then 23 years old, opened the Dog House hot dog stand in Villa Park.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
The creative additions build on the Rangers' reputation for eye-catching stadium food, following last season's viral three-foot-long hot dog.
—Trevor Sochocki, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hotdog
Verb
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Instead of dwelling in doubt, cut up paper and throw it around.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Firefighting crews worked Monday to cool residual heat and prevent hot spots from causing reignition, using chainsaws to fell and cut up hazardous trees, inspecting each section for heat and using hoses to extinguish any remaining embers.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
20 May 2026
Interjection
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Directed by Kim Min-ha as a standalone sequel to his 2024 feature, the film stars Han Sun-hwa as a passionate student teacher who, along with a high school black magic club, must survive a supernatural, deadly version of a mock exam orchestrated by a 400-year-old samurai ghost.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Verónica Egui Brito ha profundizado en temas sociales apremiantes y de derechos humanos.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Rip makes a few calls, including one to former Yellowstone cowboy Walker (Ryan Bingham), who tells him about a ranch for sale in Texas.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Her address book leads them to Chuck Hall (Mykelti Williamson), a cowboy lawyer who lost his tongue to him, but still has lots to say and warnings to give.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
Noun
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Not enough is being done to keep the slingers of wieners in check.—
Sean Joseph OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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The German served up wiener schnitzel the following year, while in 1988 Scotland’s Sandy Lyle laid on some haggis – sheep’s offal minced, spiced and served in its stomach, and plated up to the sound of bagpipes.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Ortiz navigated past 17 other horses around the final turn and made a hard charge down the stretch.—
Stephen Whyno,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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Ortiz navigated past 17 other horses around the final turn and made a hard charge down the stretch.—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
Interjection
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But hey, this is a cruel, unusual game.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
15 May 2026
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And, hey, that’s probably enough.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
14 May 2026
Noun
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The figures of frankfurters purchased were already piling up as the Twins took batting practice roughly 90 minutes before the 7:08 p.m. first pitch.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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Smack dab in the middle of hot dog season is a day to celebrate the frankfurter: National Hot Dog Day, which falls this year on Wednesday, July 16.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
16 July 2025
Verb
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Mary showed off the renovations at a number of parties, most conspicuously at an enormous ball given on February 5, 1862.—
Thomas Mallon,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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And Colbert got to show off his musical chops.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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“Hotdog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hotdog. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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