hot dog
1. verb To perform daring, showy, often dangerous stunts so as to impress other people. (Usually used in the continuous tense; sometimes hyphenated.) Primarily heard in US. He spent the afternoon hot dogging on his jet ski in front of the ladies on the beach. That fool fell off his bike and ended up with a concussion because he just had to hot dog in front of everyone at the park. I know you're gonna hot dog with your friends, so do not take your helmet off. If I see you without a helmet, you're grounded for a month!
2. noun A person who performs such daring stunts. Primarily heard in US. There are always a few hot dogs at this park showing off on their skateboards. That hot dog spent the afternoon on his jet ski trying to get the ladies to notice him. Shocker—he failed! As soon as a skater turns into a hot dog, that's when he gets hurt.
3. interjection An exclamation of excitement or pleasant surprise. Primarily heard in US. Hot dog! I can't wait to try out my new motorbike! Our application was approved? Well, hot dog! Wait, I won the contest? Seriously? Hot dog!
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