Hot-shot

noun

noun ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

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Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of hotshot. alt-of, alternative

    "He was telling us all about what a swell guy he was, what a hot-shot and all, […]"

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"He was telling us all about what a swell guy he was, what a hot-shot and all, […]"

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