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hot dog

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a hot dog (American, informal)
someone who tries to make people notice them by performing especially fast or well in a sport. Mike's just one hot dog! - it's amazing what he does in front of a big crowd.
See also: dog, hot

hot dog (American, informal)

to perform actions in a sport so that people notice you because of your skill or speed. They spent the day hot dogging down the slopes at Aspen. (always + adv/prep)
See also: dog, hot

Hot dog! (American, old-fashioned)

something that you say when you are very pleased about something. You won the race? Hot dog!
See also: dog, hot


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While it's true that meat grilled over a high flame--particularly if it's charred--can form a number of compounds that are known carcinogens, no studies have found that an occasional grilled hot dog or hamburger is a danger.
For those who believe a hot dog isn't complete without a milk shake or a malt (large, $4) by its side, this is the place for you.
That's more than the amount consumed in New York and Chicago, according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council.
 
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