hot

A1
Pronunciation
/hɒt/
/hɑt/
Verb
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

(with up) To heat; to make or become hot.

2 Definition

(with up) To become lively or exciting.

Adjective
23 definition(s)
1 Definition

(of an object) Having a high temperature.

Example Sentences
  • He forgot that the frying pan was hot and burned his hand.
2 Definition

(of the weather) Causing the air to be hot.

Example Sentences
  • It is hotter in summer than in winter.
3 Definition

(of a person or animal) Feeling the sensation of heat, especially to the point of discomfort.

Example Sentences
  • Aren't you hot with that thick coat on?
4 Definition

(of a temper) Easily provoked to anger.

Example Sentences
  • Be careful, he has a hot temper and may take it out on you.
5 Definition

Feverish.

6 Definition

(of food) Spicy.

Example Sentences
  • Before moving to India, I never ate hot food. The Indians love spicy food.
7 Definition

Very good, remarkable, exciting.

Example Sentences
  • He's a hot young player, we should give him a trial.
8 Definition

Stolen.

Example Sentences
  • hot merchandise
9 Definition

Electrically charged.

Example Sentences
  • a hot wire
10 Definition

Radioactive.

11 Definition

(of a person) Very physically and/or sexually attractive.

Example Sentences
  • That stripper is hot!
12 Definition

Sexual or sexy; involving sexual intercourse or sexual excitement.

13 Definition

Sexually aroused; randy.

Example Sentences
  • Enough foreplay! You’ve gotten me so hot already!
14 Definition

(with for) Attracted to.

Example Sentences
  • hot for her English teacher
15 Definition

Popular; in demand.

Example Sentences
  • This new pickup is so hot we can't keep it in stock!
16 Definition

Of great current interest; provoking current debate or controversy.

Example Sentences
  • a hot topic
17 Definition

Very close to finding or guessing something to be found or guessed.

Example Sentences
  • Am I warm yet? — You're hot!
18 Definition

Performing strongly; having repeated successes.

19 Definition

Fresh; just released.

20 Definition

Uncomfortable, difficult to deal with; awkward, dangerous, unpleasant.

21 Definition

Used to emphasize the short duration or small quantity of something

Example Sentences
  • He was finished in a hot minute.
22 Definition

Characterized by police presence or activity.

Example Sentences
  • I wouldn't speed through here if I was you. This area is hot this time of night.
23 Definition

(of a draft/check) Not covered by funds on account.

Example Sentences
  • I wouldn't trust him. He gave me a hot check last week.