hot

/hɑt/
adverb
  1. In a hot manner; with heat.
    • The sun beat down hot on the desert sand.
    • The metal glowed hot in the furnace.
    • The food was served hot and fresh.
adjective
  1. Having a high temperature; very warm.
    • Be careful, the soup is very hot.
    • It was a hot summer day, so we went swimming.
    • She touched the stove and found it still hot.
  2. Spicy; having a strong, burning taste from chili peppers or spices.
    • The hot wings at that restaurant are famous.
    • This salsa is really hot — it made my eyes water.
    • I love hot curry, but my brother prefers mild food.
  3. Very popular, successful, or in demand at the moment.
    • She is a hot new singer with millions of fans.
    • That new video game is the hottest item this holiday season.
    • Real estate in this neighborhood is hot right now.
  4. Angry or excited, especially about something.
    • She was hot with anger after hearing the unfair news.
    • The debate became hot as both sides refused to give in.
    • He got hot under the collar when they blamed him for the mistake.
  5. Currently active, intense, or dangerous.
    • The police were in a hot pursuit of the stolen car.
    • They entered a hot zone where the fire was still spreading.
    • The situation in the war zone is too hot for journalists.
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