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hotdogging

or hot-dog·ging

[ hot-daw-ging, -dog-ing ]
/ ˈhɒtˌdɔ gɪŋ, -ˌdɒg ɪŋ /
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noun Informal.

the act of one who hot-dogs; the performance of intricate, daring, or flamboyant stunts.

RELATED WORDS

dazzle, intimidate, frighten, alarm, stupefy, impress, startle, astonish, appall, horrify, daunt, stun, scare, terrify, flabbergast, crow, gloat, boast, advertise, brandish

Nearby words

  1. hotch,
  2. hotcha,
  3. hotchkiss,
  4. hotchpot,
  5. hotchpotch,
  6. hotel,
  7. hotel rack,
  8. hotelier,
  9. hotelkeeper,
  10. hotelman

Origin of hotdogging

First recorded in 1960–65; hot-dog + -ing1

Definition for hotdogging (2 of 2)

hot-dog

or hot·dog

[ hot-dawg, -dog ]
/ ˈhɒtˌdɔg, -ˌdɒg /
Informal.

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.
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