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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Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 3 Feb. 2025
Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2025
In his debut novel, Another Roadside Attraction from 1971, the mummified body of Jesus Christ turns up at a roadside hot dog stand.
—Tom Vitale, NPR, 9 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Send any news, comments, Meta predictions, or Costco hotdogs to [email protected].
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 3 Feb. 2025
Noun
Think about it: tacos, sandwiches, wraps, empanadas, bao, sushi rolls, hot dogs.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2025
In his debut novel, Another Roadside Attraction from 1971, the mummified body of Jesus Christ turns up at a roadside hot dog stand.
—Tom Vitale, NPR, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hotdog
Verb
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The short reel shows users how to cut up and tape together cardboard pieces to create a little homemade tool that helps toddlers learn how to fold shirts.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA TODAY,
10 Mar. 2025
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This tincture spray — made by soaking cut up avocado pits in 91 percent rubbing alcohol overnight — can help with just about any type of pain, one TikTok user claims in a video that has racked up millions of views.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
24 Feb. 2025
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Elsewhere, two boys, Frank and Alain, get up to assorted mischief, sneaking onto a baseball diamond at night or horsing around on railroad tracks, although there are hints that Frank’s family may leave Cuba soon.—
Ben Kenigsberg,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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In the video, Payne is shown horsing around with a large outdoor crowd and his bandmates, encouraging the fans to quiet their screaming and then raise the volume all the way back up.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA TODAY,
3 Feb. 2025
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Customers may over-order, but hey: leftovers are a delight.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
13 Mar. 2025
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Oh hey coach Andy Reid is in the building pic.twitter.com/gJ4KYXyqIV — TorresOnBYU (@TorresOnBYU) March 13, 2025 Reid wore a blue jacket instead of a red one.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2025
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On Wednesday, March 12, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum, 43, posted an Instagram photo showing off her blonde wig, as well as her natural dark hair shaved.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Nintendo will show off more about the Switch’s software on April 2.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Su trabajo ha sido reconocido con premios de Florida Society of News Editors y Society for Profesional Journalists.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
6 Mar. 2025
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Maybe bring in a psychologist to analyze the answers ha.—
Max Bultman,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Not even the biggest skeptic of American exceptionalism could deny the talent gap, which has often been so considerable that U.S. teams often take the opportunity to showboat during games, like the Harlem Globetrotters playing against the hapless Washington Generals.—
Vulture Editors,
Vulture,
31 July 2024
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One thing that took away from Santos' performance was his willingness to showboat instead of looking for a finish.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
3 Sep. 2024
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Those who crave the thrill of a victory may embody the competitor. Bigger, bolder personalities may shine as jokers, always fooling around, or as storytellers, bringing imagination to life.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN,
23 Feb. 2025
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While Mark and Helly were fooling around, Helly wasn’t fulfilling her promise to go get the directions Irving left tucked behind Dylan’s motivational poster.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Her pain can act up suddenly and seemingly comes without rhyme or reason.—
Matthew Futterman,
The Athletic,
7 Mar. 2025
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The hourlong descent appeared to go well until the final approach when the laser navigation system began acting up.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Hotdog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hotdog. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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