Red-hot

adj, noun, slang

adj, noun, slang ·Common ·High school level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of red hot. US, alt-of, alternative, dated
Adjective
  1. 1
    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."

  2. 2
    Very hot. excessive

    "That curry was red-hot."

  3. 3
    Emotionally charged, especially with anger or enthusiasm. informal

    "He really delivered a red-hot speech today."

  4. 4
    Having very strong sex appeal. informal

    "Did you see that red-hot bikini model in today's paper?"

  5. 5
    Very fresh, exciting, and up-to-date. informal

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

Adjective
  1. 1
    very fast; capable of quick response and great speed wordnet
  2. 2
    glowing red with heat wordnet
  3. 3
    characterized by intense emotion or interest or excitement wordnet
  4. 4
    newest or most recent wordnet
  5. 5
    having strong sexual appeal wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
abandonedablazeabreastafireardentbaking

Example

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"When the stones were red-hot, the dust and ashes were brushed out of the oven, and the potatoes, yams, and taro, or the pigs, dogs, fish, and birds were wrapped in leaves, and laid upon the hot stones."

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