The spelling of "more hotdogger" can be explained using the IPA phonetic transcription. "More" is pronounced as /mɔːr/ with the vowel sound "o" pronounced as a diphthong /ɔː/. "Hotdogger" is pronounced as /hɒtdɒgər/ with the emphasis placed on the first syllable. The vowel sound "o" in "dogger" is pronounced as /ɒ/ and the "er" sound is pronounced as a schwa sound /ə/. Together, "more hotdogger" is a phrase used to describe someone who is particularly skilled at surfing, especially riding the barreling waves.