red-hot

(Midwest) A frankfurter, a hot dog.

Heated to the point that it glows with a visible red color.

“The smith's apprentice was still wary of manipulating the red-hot metal.”

Very hot

“that curry was red-hot”

Emotionally charged, especially with anger or enthusiasm.

“He really delivered a red-hot speech today.”

Having a very strong sexual appeal.

“Did you see that red-hot picture of Liv Tyler in today's paper?”

Very fresh, new, recent and up to date.

“Tune in at ten to catch this red-hot story!”