Meaning of hot
Definition of hot
(adj)
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"
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense; "the fighting became hot and heavy"; "a hot engagement"; "a raging battle"; "the river became a raging torrent"
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"
(color) bold and intense; "hot pink"
recently stolen or smuggled; "hot merchandise"; "a hot car"
very fast; capable of quick response and great speed; "a hot sports car"; "a blistering pace"; "got off to a hot start"; "in hot pursuit"; "a red-hot line drive"
wanted by the police; "a hot suspect"
producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves; "hot salsa"; "jalapeno peppers are very hot"; "a spicy sauce"; "I like my chili extra spicy"
performed or performing with unusually great skill and daring and energy; "a hot drummer"; "he's hot tonight"
very popular or successful; "one of the hot young talents"; "cabbage patch dolls were hot last season"
newest or most recent; "news hot off the press"; "red-hot information"
newly made; "a hot scent"
having or dealing with dangerously high levels of radioactivity; "hot fuel rods"; "a hot laboratory"