hot-dog

hot-dog
verb
perform intricate maneuvers while skiing
• Hypernyms: ↑ski
• Verb Frames:
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/hot"dawg', -dog'/, v., hot-dogged, hot-dogging, adj. Informal.
v.i.
1. to perform unusual or very intricate maneuvers in a sport, esp. surfing or skiing.
2. to perform in a recklessly or flamboyantly skillful manner, as in a sport or athletic activity; show off.
adj.
3. skillful or excellent, as in sports performance.
4. of, indicating, or for a type of sports activity, esp. surfing or skiing, in which intricate and potentially dangerous stunts are performed.
5. intended or done to draw attention; showy or sensational.
Also, hotdog.

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hotˈ-dog noun (informal; esp N American)
A person who performs clever manoeuvres, such as spins and turns, while surfing, skate-boarding, etc
intransitive verb (informal; esp N American)
1. To perform such clever manoeuvres
2. To show off
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Main Entry: ↑hot

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1. Informal. a) = frankfurter. (Cf. ↑frankfurter) b) a sandwich made of a hot frankfurter enclosed in a roll or bun and often served with mustard or relish.
2. Slang. an exclamation of pleasure, admiration, or enthusiasm: »

Hot dog! We won!

3. Slang. a) a very skillful athlete or sportsman, especially one able to perform stunts, such as an expert surfer. b) a show-off in sports.
hot-dog «HOT DG, -DOG», intransitive verb, -dogged, -dogging.
Slang (of an athlete, especially a skier or surfboarder) to perform acrobatics or stunts.

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ˈhot-dog [hot-dog] verb (-gg-) intransitive (NAmE, informal)
to perform clever or dangerous tricks while ↑skiing, ↑snowboarding or ↑surfing

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