Definitions

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  • noun Alternative spelling of hot dog.
  • verb To show off.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

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

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  • And the world number wrapped up victory in style, getting to match point with a 'hotdog' through-the-legs shot and converting with a superb winner.

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  • "hotdog" in five languages, which is more than I can say for myself.

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