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  • a  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
    hot water
    a hot August day
    a hot stuffy room
    she's hot and tired
    a hot forehead
  • s  characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
    the fighting became hot and heavy
    a hot engagement
  • a  extended meanings; especially of psychological heat; marked by intensity or vehemence especially of passion or enthusiasm
    a hot temper
    a hot topic
    a hot new book
    a hot love affair
    a hot argument
  • s  (color) bold and intense
    hot pink
  • s  sexually excited or exciting
    was hot for her
    hot pants
  • s  recently stolen or smuggled
    hot merchandise
    a hot car
  • s  very fast; capable of quick response and great speed
    a hot sports car
    got off to a hot start
    in hot pursuit
    a red-hot line drive
  • s  wanted by the police
    a hot suspect
  • s  producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves
    hot salsa
    jalapeno peppers are very hot
  • s  performed or performing with unusually great skill and daring and energy
    a hot drummer
    he's hot tonight
  • s  very popular or successful
    one of the hot young talents
    cabbage patch dolls were hot last season
  • s  very unpleasant or even dangerous
    make it hot for him
    in the hot seat
    in hot water
  • s  newest or most recent
    news hot off the press
    red-hot information
  • s  having or bringing unusually good luck
    hot at craps
    the dice are hot tonight
  • s  very good; often used in the negative
    he's hot at math but not so hot at history
  • s  newly made
    a hot scent
  • s  having or showing great eagerness or enthusiasm
    hot for travel
  • s  of a seeker; very near to the object sought
    you are hot
  • s  having or dealing with dangerously high levels of radioactivity
    hot fuel rods
    a hot laboratory
  • s  charged or energized with electricity
    a hot wire
  • s  marked by excited activity
    a hot week on the stock market

  • Michael O'Neill, a New York City marketing manager, had no preconceived notions about Edward but experienced what he is convinced was a "hot reading"--a variation on the cold .
  • Hot Shot Dawson on a river boat, With his brawlin', sprawlin' sweetie.
  • We all know that fusion is hot, sizzling, more caliente than a salsa beat.
News & Articles

  • Hot Properties for June 17, 2013
    Hot Properties highlights recently sold or leased commercial properties in the Charleston region. Submissions should be sent to dailyjournal@scbiznews.com .
    June 17, 2013 - Charleston Regional Business Journal
  • Hot Buns
    It’s called Hot Buns. The maker claims it’s a simple styling solution for your hair. Hair buns are back and...
    June 17, 2013 - WNEP 16 Pennsylvania
  • Hot and mostly sunny this week | Weather alerts
    Expect a hot week with the usual chance of afternoon storms, pretty much the norm for late spring.        
    June 17, 2013 - Sun-Sentinel
Quotes

  • Brett Favre in AFP
    I want to continue the streak and winning,Favre told Biloxi's Sun-Herald. "When I talk about the streak, it's the hot streak we are on. For the first time in three years, I haven't thought this could be my last game. I would like to...
  • Jesse Jackson in New York Times
    In a statement Wednesday afternoon, Mr. Jackson, a former Democratic candidate for president, said: "For any harm or hurt that this hot mic private conversation may have caused, I apologize. My support for Senator Obama's campaign is wide, deep and...
  • Phil Jackson in Los Angeles Times
    For now, he said, "he's the kind of guy you ride a hot hand, that's for sure."

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