Meaning & Definition of word "Hot"

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!