When did the word "hotdog" become one word?

I've always thought it was two words. I'm questioning my sanity at the moment. 🤔

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Diyanne · F

[c=#7700B2]As far as I know, it's always a one word and have never been a two words.[/c]

DuchessOfMapleSyrup · M

see. i told you there was gonna be a war.

adhane05 · 31-35, M

I had the same feeling too.

DuchessOfMapleSyrup · M

we should have a war over this.

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GlassDog · 41-45, M

It's still two words. There might be some move to make it a portmanteau. Language changes. For now, though, I think it's still two words. Unless some big advertising campaign redefines it, and it sticks.

Smikezz2 · 46-50, M

Do you know what a compound word means? Or are you from usa?

GlassDog · 41-45, M

No, I have no idea. I understand the verb "to compound" but the small part of my brain which would comprehend this referring to words was removed after a near fatal yachting accident. Ironically, the yacht's name is Future Compound Word Imbroglio Brain Removal Yacht.

I guess I should have seen this coming! I should also fire my PA for including the word yacht in the name of my yacht.

Smikezz2 · 46-50, M

It's a compound word

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Smikezz2 · 46-50, M

Oh yeah, your use of freeform should be spaced too or are you using it a compound word?

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Smikezz2 · 46-50, M

Thanks for the history lesson! Not sure if you know times have changed and so has grammar. If you'd like a lesson on grammar, come on over.

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