noun
- plural of hotdog; a cooked sausage served in a long soft roll, typically topped with condiments
- plural of hotdog; a person who performs showy or reckless stunts to attract attention
Usage: common food item; often spelled as two words (hot dogs) or hyphenated (hot-dogs)
Usage: informal; often used in sports or entertainment contexts
Examples
- We grilled hotdogs for the backyard barbecue.
- The kids wanted hotdogs with mustard and relish for lunch.
- Those skateboarders are hotdogs, always trying dangerous tricks.
- The vendor sold hotdogs and sodas at the baseball game.
- She loaded her hotdogs with toppings.
- The hotdogs were served with chips and pickles.