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- [hot-daw-ging, -dog-ing]
- /ˈhɒtˌdɔ gɪŋ, -ˌdɒg ɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [hot-daw-ging, -dog-ing]
- /ˈhɒtˌdɔ gɪŋ, -ˌdɒg ɪŋ/
Definitions of hotdogging word
- noun hotdogging the act of one who hot-dogs; the performance of intricate, daring, or flamboyant stunts. 1
- verb without object hotdogging to perform unusual or very intricate maneuvers in a sport, especially surfing or skiing. 1
- verb without object hotdogging to perform in a recklessly or flamboyantly skillful manner, as in a sport or athletic activity; show off. 1
- adjective hotdogging skillful or excellent, as in sports performance. 1
- adjective hotdogging of, indicating, or for a type of sports activity, especially surfing or skiing, in which intricate and potentially dangerous stunts are performed. 1
- adjective hotdogging intended or done to draw attention; showy or sensational. 1
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Origin of hotdogging
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 Hotdogging
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
hotdogging popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 54% 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.
hotdogging usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hotdogging
adj hotdogging
- arrogant — Someone who is arrogant behaves in a proud, unpleasant way towards other people because they believe that they are more important than others.
- brash — If you describe someone or their behaviour as brash, you disapprove of them because you think that they are too confident and aggressive.
- bumptious — If you say that someone is bumptious, you are criticizing them because they are very pleased with themselves and their opinions.
- certain — If you are certain about something, you firmly believe it is true and have no doubt about it. If you are not certain about something, you do not have definite knowledge about it.
- conceited — If you say that someone is conceited, you are showing your disapproval of the fact that they are far too proud of their abilities or achievements.
verb hotdogging
- dazzle — If someone or something dazzles you, you are extremely impressed by their skill, qualities, or beauty.
- intimidate — to make timid; fill with fear.
- frighten — to make afraid or fearful; throw into a fright; terrify; scare.
- alarm — Alarm is a feeling of fear or anxiety that something unpleasant or dangerous might happen.
- stupefy — to put into a state of little or no sensibility; benumb the faculties of; put into a stupor.
adjective hotdogging
- self-assured — self-confident.
- egotistical — Excessively conceited or absorbed in oneself; self-centered.
Antonyms for hotdogging
adj hotdogging
- uncertain — not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
- unsure — not certain or confident: He arrived at the party unsure of his welcome.
- humble — not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful.
- modest — having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions.
verb hotdogging
- assist — If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- comfort — If you are doing something in comfort, you are physically relaxed and contented, and are not feeling any pain or other unpleasant sensations.
- gladden — to make glad.
- reassure — to restore to assurance or confidence: His praise reassured me.
Top questions with hotdogging
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