hotdog
hotdog Lexical Profile
hotdog Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A cooked frankfurter or wiener sausage, typically served hot in a long, split roll and garnished with condiments such as mustard, ketchup, or relish.
"He bought a hotdog and a cold soda from the street vendor outside the stadium."
North American An athlete or performer who ostentatiously shows off their skill or performs flashy, flamboyant stunts.
"The coach benched the rookie for acting like a hotdog instead of passing the ball to his open teammate."
• verb
North American To perform flashy, elaborate, or daredevil stunts and maneuvers, especially in sports such as surfing, skiing, or skateboarding, in order to attract attention.
"The experienced skier spent the afternoon hotdogging down the mogul run to entertain the crowd."
• interjection
North American Used as an exclamation of delight, enthusiasm, approval, or surprise.
"Hotdog, we finally got tickets to the championship game!"
Word Nuance & Usage
While the culinary item is most commonly spelled as two words ("hot dog"), the closed compound "hotdog" is a frequent variant and is the standard spelling for the verb meaning to show off and the noun referring to a show-off.
Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in late 19th-century American student slang, arising from humorous rumors and German immigrants' comparisons between long, thin dachshund sausages and actual dachshund dogs.