Meaning & Definition of word "Hot"
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Hot
/hɒt/
noun:
- 1. an intense feeling of heat.
- Example: I can’t stand the hot of the summer days.
- 2. a person who is very attractive.
- Example: He's a real hot in our class.
- 3. a term referring to a popular or trendy television show or movie.
- Example: That new series is such a hot right now.
adjective:
- 1. having a high temperature; having a relatively high degree of warmth.
- Example: The soup is too hot to eat right now.
- 2. likely to cause burns or discomfort due to high temperature.
- Example: Be careful, the stove is hot.
- 3. producing or having a burning sensation.
- Example: The pepper is very hot; it will make you sweat.
- 4. sexy or attractive.
- Example: She wore a hot dress to the party that caught everyone's attention.
- 5. in great demand or popularity.
- Example: The new smartphone is a hot item this season.
adverb:
- 1. in a heated manner or to a high degree.
- Example: The debate heated up hot between the two candidates.
Etymology
Old English 'hat', related to the word 'heat'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
in hot water:
In trouble or facing difficulties.
hot off the press:
Recently printed or published.
hot topic:
A subject or issue that is currently being discussed.
hot and bothered:
Feeling agitated or flustered.
hotshot:
A person who is very successful or talented.
Related Words
heat:
The quality of being hot; thermal energy.
temperature:
A measure of the warmth or coldness of an object or substance.
warm:
Of or at a temperature higher than that of the body.
Slang Meanings of hot
Meaning: Attractive or good-looking.
Example Sentence: Did you see her? She's so hot!
Meaning: Popular or in demand.
Example Sentence: This band is really hot right now!
Meaning: In danger or under scrutiny.
Example Sentence: He's really hot with the cops after that incident.
Meaning: Stolen goods.
Example Sentence: That bike is hot; I heard it was stolen.
Meaning: Exciting or intense.
Example Sentence: The game was so hot, I couldn’t take my eyes off it!