hotdog

Wiener in bun

A hotdog is a cooked sausage, typically beef or pork, served in a sliced bun with condiments like mustard, ketchup, or relish.

It's iconic American stadium and street food.

As a verb, to hotdog is to show off with flashy, risky moves: He was hotdogging on the ski slopes.

A hotdogger seeks attention through stunts.

Also spelled hot dog.

American

Fourth of July

Annual American independence celebration

wiener · New York · diner · drive-in · cookout · Americana · backyard · apple pie · summertime · Oscar Mayer

sausage

frankfurter

Seasoned smoked sausage

knackwurst · kielbasa · pork · beef · turkey · casing · smoked · cured · kosher · Vienna

ballpark

baseball

Bat-and-ball team sport

bleachers · mustard · ketchup · relish · bun · nachos · peanuts · crackerjack · soda · tailgate

toppings

mustard

Tangy seed-paste condiment

onions · chili · cheese · jalapeños · pickle · coleslaw · mayo · celery salt · kraut · sweet relish

competition

Nathan's

Historic hot dog chain

record · qualifier · timer · dunking · swallowing · trophy · July Fourth · ESPN · competitive eating · buns

showoff

daredevil

Reckless risk-taker

showboat · grandstanding · attention-seeker · risk-taker · acrobat · exhibitionist · recklessness · bravado · look-at-me · showing off

grill

barbecue

Slow-cook over coals

sear · cookout · tongs · spatula · grilling · outdoor · propane · charring · grate · sizzle

Categories
Opposites
food type

hotdoghamburger

Ground beef sandwich

burger · veggie burger · salad · fine dining · sushi

showmanship/behavior

hotdogplay it safe

Avoid unnecessary chances

hold back · withhold · wallflower · team player · shrinking violet

confidence/display

hotdoghide

Conceal or pelt

play down · self-deprecate · insecure · timid · unassuming

Phrases
Family

hot, hot dog

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G