Definition

1. Verb:
   • To perform intricate or showy maneuvers while skiing: The verb "hot-dog" specifically refers to executing flashy, acrobatic, or technically complex stunts on skis, often in a show-off manner.

Usage

• The verb "hot-dog" is used to describe a specific style of skiing. It implies not just skiing, but doing so with an emphasis on style, difficulty, and exhibition. It is often used in contexts like freestyle skiing, ski shows, or informal skiing where someone is showing off their skills.

Examples

• Verb:
  • The young skier loved to hot-dog down the slope, adding jumps and spins.
  • Don't try to hot-dog on your first day; focus on the basics.
  • The champion was known for his ability to hot-dog through the most challenging terrain parks.

Advanced Usage

• The term often carries a connotation of performing for an audience, whether real or imagined. It can be used admiringly for skillful displays or critically for reckless showing off.
  • He's not just skiing; he's hot-dogging for the cameras.

Variants and Related Words

• Hot-dogger (noun): A person who hot-dogs.
  • The hot-doggers gathered at the terrain park to practice their tricks.
• Hot-dogging (gerund/noun): The act or style of hot-dogging.
  • His hot-dogging impressed everyone on the mountain.

Synonyms

• Showboat (verb): To show off or act flamboyantly.
• Show off (verb phrase): To display one's abilities ostentatiously.

Notes on Different Meanings

• Important Distinction: The verb "hot-dog" (to perform ski maneuvers) is distinct from the noun "hot dog" (a type of sausage or sandwich). They are separate dictionary entries. The noun form is not defined or used in this entry.

Verb

1. perform intricate maneuvers while skiing