hot dog
/'hɔtdɔg/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A type of sausage: A smooth-textured sausage made from minced beef or pork, typically smoked or cooked. It is often served in a long, soft bread roll.
- A person who performs stunts: (Informal) Someone who performs flashy or dangerous stunts to attract attention to themselves.
Usage and Examples
- Noun (Food):
- I'll have a hot dog with mustard and ketchup, please.
- The baseball game isn't complete without eating a hot dog.
- Noun (Person):
- That skateboarder is a real hot dog, always trying risky tricks in front of the crowd.
Advanced Usage
- "Hot dog!": An exclamation of excitement or approval.
- Hot dog! We won the championship!
- "To hot dog": (Verb, informal) To perform stunts or show off, especially in sports like skiing or surfing.
- He loves to hot dog down the most difficult ski slopes.
Variants and Related Words
- Frankfurter / Frank: Another name for the sausage used in a hot dog.
- Wiener: A term often used interchangeably for the sausage.
- Hot dog stand: A small stall or cart that sells hot dogs.
- Hot dog bun: The specific type of long, soft bread roll used for a hot dog.
Synonyms
- Frankfurter: For the sausage.
- Show-off / Exhibitionist: For the person performing stunts.
Related Phrases
- "In a bun": Commonly follows "hot dog" to specify how it is served.
- A hot dog in a bun is classic American fare.
- "Chili dog": A hot dog topped with chili con carne.
- "Corn dog": A hot dog coated in cornmeal batter and deep-fried on a stick.
Idioms
- "Put on the dog": (Idiom, related in spirit to showing off) To dress or act in a fancy way to impress others.
- They really put on the dog for their anniversary party.
Noun
- a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll
- a frankfurter served hot on a bun
- someone who performs dangerous stunts to attract attention to himself