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hot dog



Definitions

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hot dog
     1. interj. An expression of delight or enthusiasm
     2. interj. An expression of disappointment
     3. n. A sandwich consisting of a frankfurter, or wiener, in a bread roll, usually served with ketchup, mustard, relish, etc.
     4. n. A sausage of the type used as a general ingredient in this sandwich.
     5. n. A show-off or daredevil, especially in such sports as surfing, skateboarding, or skiing.
     6. n. (NZ) A battered, deep-fried sausage or saveloy on a stick.
     7. v. (intransitive, slang) To perform a dangerous or difficult act or stunt as a display of skill or daring.
Analysis
hot
     1. adj. (of an object) Having a high temperature.
           He forgot the frying pan was hot, and dropped it suddenly.
     2. adj. (of the weather) Causing the air to be hot.
           It is too hot to be outside.  It is hotter in summer than in winter.
     3. adj. (of a person or animal) Feeling the sensation of heat, especially to the point of discomfort.
dog
     1. n. A mammal, Canis lupus familiaris, that has been domesticated for thousands of years, of highly variable appearance due to human breeding.
           The dog barked all night long.
     2. n. A male dog, wolf or fox, as opposed to a bitch (often attributive).
     3. n. (slang) A dull, unattractive girl or woman.
           She’s a real dog.

Example Sentences

I bet you've never seen a hot dog vendor do that! 



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