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hot-dogging

hot-dog
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hot dawg, dog]
    • /hɒt dɔg, dɒg/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hot dawg, dog]
    • /hɒt dɔg, dɒg/

Definitions of hot-dogging word

  • verb without object hot-dogging to perform unusual or very intricate maneuvers in a sport, especially surfing or skiing. 1
  • verb without object hot-dogging to perform in a recklessly or flamboyantly skillful manner, as in a sport or athletic activity; show off. 1
  • adjective hot-dogging skillful or excellent, as in sports performance. 1
  • adjective hot-dogging of, indicating, or for a type of sports activity, especially surfing or skiing, in which intricate and potentially dangerous stunts are performed. 1
  • adjective hot-dogging intended or done to draw attention; showy or sensational. 1
  • noun hot-dogging the act of one who hot-dogs; the performance of intricate, daring, or flamboyant stunts. 1

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Origin of hot-dogging

First appearance:

before 1960
One of the 3% newest English words
First recorded in 1960-65; hot-dog + -ing1

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Parts of speech for Hot-dogging

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

hot-dogging popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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