Antonyms for hotdog


Grammar : Adj, noun, verb
Spell : hot-dawg, -dog
Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɒtˌdɔg, -ˌdɒg


Definition of hotdog

Origin :
  • also hotdog, "sausage on a split roll," c.1890, popularized by cartoonist T.A. Dorgan. It is said to echo a 19c. suspicion (occasionally justified) that sausages contained dog meat. Meaning "someone particularly skilled or excellent" (with overtones of showing off) is from 1896. Connection between the two senses, if any, is unclear. Hot dog! as an exclamation of approval was in use by 1906.
  • As in influential : adj effective, powerful
  • As in self-confident : adj secure with oneself
  • As in foremost : adj first in rank, order
  • As in notable : noun person who is famous, important
  • As in daredevil : noun thrill-seeker
  • As in awe : verb amaze
  • As in brag : verb talk boastingly
  • As in flaunt : verb make an exhibition, show off

Synonyms for hotdog

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