First Known Use: before 12th century
Dictionary
1hot
adjective \ˈhät\
: having a high temperature
: having a feeling of high body heat
of food or drink : heated to a hot or warm temperature : served at a hot or warm temperature
hot·terhot·test
Full Definition of HOT
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a : having a relatively high temperature b : capable of giving a sensation of heat or of burning, searing, or scalding c : having heat in a degree exceeding normal body heat
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: having or causing the sensation of an uncomfortable degree of body heat <hot and tired> <it's hot in here>
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a : newly made : fresh <a hot scent> <hot off the press> b : close to something sought <hot on the trail>
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a : of intense and immediate interest <some hot gossip> b : unusually lucky or favorable <on a hot streak> c : temporarily capable of unusual performance (as in a sport) d : currently popular or in demand <a hot commodity> e : very good <a hot idea> <not feeling too hot> f : absurd, unbelievable <wants to fight the champ? that's a hot one>
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a : electrically energized especially with high voltage b : radioactive; also : dealing with radioactive material c of an atom or molecule : being in an excited state
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a : recently and illegally obtained <hot jewels> b : wanted by the police; also : unsafe for a fugitive
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: fast <a hot new fighter plane> <a hot lap around the track>
— hot·ness noun
— hot·tish \ˈhä-tish\ adjective
— hot under the collar
: extremely exasperated or angry
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Origin of HOT
Middle English, from Old English hāt; akin to Old High German heiz hot, Lithuanian kaisti to get hot
2hot
adverb
3hot
noun
Definition of HOT
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: heat 1d(1) <the hot of the day>
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: one that is hot (as a hot meal or a horse just after a workout)
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plural : strong sexual desire —used with the
First Known Use of HOT
13th century
4hot
verb
hot·tedhot·ting
Definition of HOT
transitive verb
chiefly Southern, southern Midland, & British See hot defined for English-language learners
First Known Use of HOT
1561
HOTNESS Defined for Kids
hot
adjective \ˈhät\
hot·terhot·test
Definition of HOT for Kids
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: having a high temperature <a hot stove> <a hot day>
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: having or causing the sensation of an uncomfortably high degree of body heat <This sweater is too hot.>
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: having a flavor that is spicy or full of pepper <hot mustard>
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: currently popular <the hottest fashions>
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: close to something sought <Keep looking, you're getting hot.>
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: easily excited <a hot temper>
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: marked by or causing anger or strong feelings <a hot issue>
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: very angry
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: recently stolen
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: recently made or received <hot news>
Medical Dictionary
hot
adjective \ˈhät\
hot·terhot·test
Medical Definition of HOT
1
a : having a relatively high temperature b : capable of giving a sensation of heat or of burning, searing, or scalding c : having heat in a degree exceeding normal body heat
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a : radioactive; especially : exhibiting a relatively great amount of radioactivity when subjected to radionuclide scanning b : dealing with radioactive material
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