verb
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(with up) To heat; to make or become hot.
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(with up) To become lively or exciting.
adjective
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(of an object) Having a high temperature.
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He forgot that the frying pan was hot and burned his hand.
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(of the weather) Causing the air to be hot.
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It is hotter in summer than in winter.
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(of a person or animal) Feeling the sensation of heat, especially to the point of discomfort.
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Aren't you hot with that thick coat on?
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(of a temper) Easily provoked to anger.
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Be careful, he has a hot temper and may take it out on you.
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Feverish.
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(of food) Spicy.
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Before moving to India, I never ate hot food. The Indians love spicy food.
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Very good, remarkable, exciting.
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He's a hot young player, we should give him a trial.
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Stolen.
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hot merchandise
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Electrically charged.
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a hot wire
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Radioactive.
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(of a person) Very physically and/or sexually attractive.
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That stripper is hot!
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Sexual or sexy; involving sexual intercourse or sexual excitement.
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Sexually aroused; randy.
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Enough foreplay! You’ve gotten me so hot already!
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(with for) Attracted to.
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hot for her English teacher
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Popular; in demand.
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This new pickup is so hot we can't keep it in stock!
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Of great current interest; provoking current debate or controversy.
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a hot topic
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Very close to finding or guessing something to be found or guessed.
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Am I warm yet? — You're hot!
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Performing strongly; having repeated successes.
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Fresh; just released.
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Uncomfortable, difficult to deal with; awkward, dangerous, unpleasant.
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Used to emphasize the short duration or small quantity of something
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He was finished in a hot minute.
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Characterized by police presence or activity.
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I wouldn't speed through here if I was you. This area is hot this time of night.
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(of a draft/check) Not covered by funds on account.
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I wouldn't trust him. He gave me a hot check last week.