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Dictionary definition · hot

adjective

  1. used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning"hot stove"
  2. characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense"the fighting became hot and heavy"
  3. (extended meanings, especially of psychological heat) marked by intensity or vehemence especially of passion or enthusiasm"a hot temper"
  4. (color) bold and intense"hot pink"
  5. sexually excited or exciting"was hot for her"
  6. recently stolen or smuggled"hot merchandise"
  7. very fast; capable of quick response and great speed"a hot sports car"
  8. wanted by the police"a hot suspect"
  9. producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves"hot salsa"
  10. performed or performing with unusually great skill and daring and energy"a hot drummer"
  11. very popular or successful"one of the hot young talents"
  12. very unpleasant or even dangerous"make it hot for him"

Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).