hot

hot [hät]

adj.

hotter, hottest [ME < OE hat, akin to Ger heiss, Goth heito, fever < IE base * kai-, heat > Lith kaistù, to become hot]

1.

a) having a high temperature, esp. one that is higher than that of the human body

b) characterized by a relatively or abnormally high temperature; very warm

c) feeling uncomfortably overheated

2. producing a burning sensation in the mouth, throat, etc. [hot pepper]

3. full of or characterized by any very strong feeling, or by intense activity, speed, excitement, etc.; specif.,

a) impetuous; fiery; excitable [a hot temper]

b) violent; raging; angry [a hot battle, hot words]

c) full of enthusiasm; eagerly intent; ardent

d) inflamed with sexual desire; lustful

e) very controversial

f) Informal very lucky or effective [a hot streak in gambling]

4.

a) following or pressing closely [in hot pursuit]

b) close to what is being sought: said of the seeker

☆ 5. as if heated by friction; specif.,

a) electrically charged, esp. with a current of high voltage [a hot wire]

b) highly radioactive

6. designating or of color that suggests heat, as intense red, orange, etc.

7. Informal that has not had time to lose heat, freshness, currency, etc.; specif.,

a) recently issued or announced [hot news]

b) just arrived [hot from the front]

c) clear; intense; strong [a hot scent ]

☆ d) recent and from an inside source [a hot tip]

e) currently very popular [a hot recording ]

☆ 8. Slang

a) recently stolen

b) contraband

c) sought by the police

d) dangerous or risky for use as a hiding place

9. Slang

a) excellent, good, funny, etc.: a general term of approval

b) very skillful or successful

c) sexually attractive or exciting

☆ 10. Jazz designating or of highly emotional music or playing characterized by exciting rhythmic and tonal effects and an insistent, driving beat

11. thrown or batted hard or with great speed: said of a ball

adv.

hotter, hottest

in a hot manner; hotly

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all hot and bothered or hot and bothered

Slang flustered, excited, etc.

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get hot

☆ Slang to act, perform, etc. with great spirit or enthusiasm

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hot under the collar

Slang extremely angry or provoked

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hot up

Slang to heat or warm up

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make it hot for

Informal to make things difficult or uncomfortable for

hotly

adv.

hotness

n.