hot

(with up) To heat; to make or become hot.

(with up) To become lively or exciting.

(of an object) Having a high temperature.

“He forgot that the frying pan was hot and burned his hand.”

(of the weather) Causing the air to be hot.

“It is hotter in summer than in winter.”

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

“Aren't you hot with that thick coat on?”

(of a temper) Easily provoked to anger.

“Be careful, he has a hot temper and may take it out on you.”

Feverish.

(of food) Spicy.

“Before moving to India, I never ate hot food. The Indians love spicy food.”

Very good, remarkable, exciting.

“He's a hot young player, we should give him a trial.”

Stolen.

“hot merchandise”

Electrically charged.

“a hot wire”

Radioactive.

(of a person) Very physically and/or sexually attractive.

“That stripper is hot!”

Sexual or sexy; involving sexual intercourse or sexual excitement.

Sexually aroused; randy.

“Enough foreplay! You’ve gotten me so hot already!”

(with for) Attracted to.

“hot for her English teacher”

Popular; in demand.

“This new pickup is so hot we can't keep it in stock!”

Of great current interest; provoking current debate or controversy.

“a hot topic”

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

“Am I warm yet? — You're hot!”

Performing strongly; having repeated successes.

Fresh; just released.

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

Used to emphasize the short duration or small quantity of something

“He was finished in a hot minute.”

Characterized by police presence or activity.

“I wouldn't speed through here if I was you. This area is hot this time of night.”

(of a draft/check) Not covered by funds on account.

“I wouldn't trust him. He gave me a hot check last week.”