Definition

1. 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

1. a smooth-textured sausage of minced beef or pork usually smoked; often served on a bread roll
2. a frankfurter served hot on a bun
3. someone who performs dangerous stunts to attract attention to himself