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The definition of hot is something that is very warm in temperature. It can also be used to refer to something that is currently very popular or trendy.

(adjective)

An example of hot is a 90 degree day.
An example of hot is the latest fashion style.

See hot in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective hotter, hottest

1. having a high temperature, esp. one that is higher than that of the human body
2. characterized by a relatively or abnormally high temperature; very warm
3. feeling uncomfortably overheated
producing a burning sensation in the mouth, throat, etc.: hot pepper
full of or characterized by any very strong feeling, or by intense activity, speed, excitement, etc.; specif.,
1. impetuous; fiery; excitable: a hot temper
2. violent; raging; angry: a hot battle, hot words
3. full of enthusiasm; eagerly intent; ardent
4. inflamed with sexual desire; lustful
5. very controversial
6. Informal very lucky or effective: a hot streak in gambling
1. following or pressing closely: in hot pursuit
2. close to what is being sought: said of the seeker
☆ as if heated by friction; specif.,
1. electrically charged, esp. with a current of high voltage: a hot wire
2. highly radioactive
designating or of color that suggests heat, as intense red, orange, etc.
Informal that has not had time to lose heat, freshness, currency, etc.; specif.,
1. recently issued or announced: hot news
2. just arrived: hot from the front
3. clear; intense; strong: a hot scent
4. ☆ recent and from an inside source: a hot tip
5. currently very popular: a hot recording
☆ Slang
1. recently stolen
2. contraband
3. sought by the police
4. dangerous or risky for use as a hiding place
Slang
1. excellent, good, funny, etc.: a general term of approval
2. very skillful or successful
3. sexually attractive or exciting
☆ Jazz designating or of highly emotional music or playing characterized by exciting rhythmic and tonal effects and an insistent, driving beat
thrown or batted hard or with great speed: said of a ball

Origin: ME < OE hat, akin to Ger heiss, Goth heito, fever < IE base *kai-, heat > Lith kaistù, to become hot

adverb hotter, hottest

in a hot manner; hotly

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hotly adverb
hotness noun

See hot in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective hot·ter, hot·test

a. Having or giving off heat; capable of burning.
b. Being at a high temperature.
Being at or exhibiting a temperature that is higher than normal or desirable: a hot forehead.
Causing a burning sensation, as in the mouth; spicy: hot peppers; a hot curry.
a. Charged or energized with electricity: a hot wire.
b. Radioactive, especially to a dangerous degree.
a. Marked by intensity of emotion; ardent or fiery: a hot temper.
b. Having or displaying great enthusiasm; eager: hot for travel.
a. Informal Arousing intense interest, excitement, or controversy: a hot new book; a hot topic.
b. Informal Marked by excited activity or energy: a hot week on the stock market.
c. Violent; raging: a hot battle.
Slang Sexually excited or exciting.
Slang
a. Recently stolen: a hot car.
b. Wanted by the police: a hot suspect.
Close to a successful solution or conclusion: hot on the trail.
Informal
a. Most recent; new or fresh: a hot news item; the hot fashions for fall.
b. Currently very popular or successful: one of the hottest young talents around.
c. Requiring immediate action or attention: a hot opportunity.
Slang Very good or impressive. Often used in the negative: I'm not so hot at math.
Slang Funny or absurd: told a hot one about the neighbors' dog.
Slang
a. Performing with great skill and daring: a hot drummer.
b. Having or characterized by repeated successes: a player who is on a hot streak.
c. Fast and responsive: a hot sports car.
d. Unusually lucky: hot at craps.
Music Of, relating to, or being an emotionally charged style of performance marked by strong rhythms and improvisation: hot jazz.
Bold and bright.

noun hots (hŏts)

Slang Strong sexual attraction or desire. Used with the.

adverb

In a hot manner; hotly.
While hot: foods that are best eaten hot.

transitive verb hot·ted, hot·ting, hots

Informal To cause to increase in intensity or excitement. Often used with up: “His book is an exercise in the fashionable art of instant history, in which every episode is hotted up with an anecdote” (Harper's).

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old English hāt; see kai- in Indo-European roots

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