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hot Definition and Meaning in English (hot definition)

adjective
Quick Answer • Definition

Hot definition: Having a high temperature, producing a sensation of heat.

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Definitions of Hot

  1. 1adjective

    Having a high temperature, producing a sensation of heat.

  2. 2adjective

    Containing a strong, pungent flavor that causes a burning sensation in the mouth.

  3. 3adjective(informal)

    Currently very popular or fashionable; also, sexually attractive.

Example Sentences

casual

“The tea is too hot to drink right now.”

casual

“She loves to eat hot and spicy food.”

business

“The new smartphone is selling like hot cakes.”

Inflected Word Forms

gerundheating
nounheat
adverbhotly
comparativehotter
superlativehottest

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

hot potatoidiom

A controversial issue or situation that is awkward or unpleasant to deal with.

in hot wateridiom

In trouble or a difficult situation.

hot off the pressexpression

News or information that has just been published or released.

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Hot definition: Having a high temperature, producing a sensation of heat.
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'Hot' translates to 'hot' in English. Hot definition: Having a high temperature, producing a sensation of heat.
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