hot dog
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To perform a dangerous or difficult act or stunt as a display of skill or daring, especially in surfing and other sports.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hot dog” mean?
To perform a dangerous or difficult act or stunt as a display of skill or daring, especially in surfing and other sports.
Is “hot dog” formal or informal?
hot dog is generally slang.