Someone who hot dogs — that is, a show-off in a sporting context who performs flashy, risky, or unnecessary tricks to impress an audience rather than just compete cleanly. Hot-doggers turn up in skiing, skateboarding, surfing, basketball, and anywhere else where style can upstage pure technique. The term is used with mild exasperation by purists and coaches, but audiences often love a good hot-dogger. There is a fine line between a brilliant performer and someone who is just showing off.
The young skier was talented but couldn't resist being a hot-dogger whenever the cameras were pointed his way.
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(slang) One who hot dogs; a sporting show-off.
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