Hot

/hɒt/

Meaning & Definition

noun
an intense feeling of heat.
I can’t stand the hot of the summer days.
a person who is very attractive.
He's a real hot in our class.
a term referring to a popular or trendy television show or movie.
That new series is such a hot right now.
adjective
having a high temperature; having a relatively high degree of warmth.
The soup is too hot to eat right now.
likely to cause burns or discomfort due to high temperature.
Be careful, the stove is hot.
producing or having a burning sensation.
The pepper is very hot; it will make you sweat.
sexy or attractive.
She wore a hot dress to the party that caught everyone's attention.
in great demand or popularity.
The new smartphone is a hot item this season.
adverb
in a heated manner or to a high degree.
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

Slang Meanings

Attractive or good-looking.
Did you see her? She's so hot!
Popular or in demand.
This band is really hot right now!
In danger or under scrutiny.
He's really hot with the cops after that incident.
Stolen goods.
That bike is hot; I heard it was stolen.
Exciting or intense.
The game was so hot, I couldn’t take my eyes off it!