hot

noun

A hot meal, usually in the phrase "three hots" (i.e. three hot meals per day) or derivations such as three hots and a cot.

(automotive) Acronym of high-output turbo (turbocharger).

(road transport) Acronym of high occupancy or toll lane.

(video games) Initialism of health over time: a status effect that restores health points as time passes.

(electronics) Acronym of hybrid-orientation technology (“CMOS fabrication technology that uses PMOS and NMOS substrates with differing orientations”).

(electronics) Acronym of hybrid-orientation technique, a technique that applies the technology.

verb

To heat; to make or become hot.

To become lively or exciting.

adjective

Relating to heat and conditions which produce it.

(of an object) Having or giving off a high temperature.

(of a person or animal) Feeling the sensation of heat, especially to the point of discomfort.

Feverish; feeling a high fever.

Active, in use or ready for use (like a bullet or a firing range), turned on (like a microphone or camera).

(US, not comparable) Electrically charged.

(informal) Radioactive.

(figurative) Relating to excited emotions.

(of a temper) Easily provoked to anger.

(colloquial, of a person) Very physically or sexually attractive.

(colloquial) Sexual or sexy; involving sexual intercourse or sexual excitement.

(slang) Sexually aroused; randy.

(slang) Extremely attracted to. [with for]

Relating to popularity, quality, or the state of being interesting.

(informal) Very good, remarkable, exciting.

Popular; in demand.

Of great current interest; provoking current debate or controversy.

Performing strongly; having repeated successes.

Fresh; just released.

Relating to danger or risk.

Uncomfortable, difficult to deal with; awkward, dangerous, unpleasant.

(slang) Characterized by police presence or activity.

(slang) Stolen.

(not comparable, slang, of a draft or check) Not covered by funds on account.

(slang, of bodily fluids) Containing drugs.

Very close to finding or guessing something to be found or guessed.

(of food) Spicy, pungent, piquant, as some chilis and other spices are.

(acoustics) Loud, producing a strong electric signal for the amplifier or other sound equipment.

(slang) Used to emphasize the short duration or small quantity of something

(slang, of a vehicle or aircraft) Extremely fast or with great speed.

(road transport) Acronym of high occupancy or toll.

adverb

Hotly; at a high temperature.

Rapidly, quickly.

While shooting, while firing one's weapon(s).

Synonyms for hot

blisteringn scorchingadj sizzlingadj swelteringadj spicyadj torridadj steamyadj overheatedadj sultryadj warmadj scaldingv searingadj superheated

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