hotdogging
or hot-dog·ging
[ hot-daw-ging, -dog-ing ]
/ ˈhɒtˌdɔ gɪŋ, -ˌdɒg ɪŋ /
noun Informal.
the act of one who hot-dogs; the performance of intricate, daring, or flamboyant stunts.
QUIZZES
Can You Ace This Quiz About “Compliment” vs. “Complement”?
Take this quiz to see if you really know the difference between “compliment” and “complement"!
Question 1 of 11
“Compliment” and “complement” had a shared meaning a long time ago, but today they are no longer interchangeable.
Words nearby hotdogging
hotch, hotcha, hotchkiss, hotchpot, hotchpotch, hotdogging, hotel, hotel rack, hotelier, hotelkeeper, hotelman
Definition for hotdogging (2 of 2)
hot-dog
or hot·dog
[ hot-dawg, -dog ]
/ ˈhɒtˌdɔg, -ˌdɒg /
verb (used without object), hot-dogged, hot-dog·ging.
to perform unusual or very intricate maneuvers in a sport, especially surfing or skiing.
to perform in a recklessly or flamboyantly skillful manner, as in a sport or athletic activity; show off.
adjective
skillful or excellent, as in sports performance.
of, indicating, or for a type of sports activity, especially surfing or skiing, in which intricate and potentially dangerous stunts are performed.
intended or done to draw attention; showy or sensational.
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020