hot seat
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
The electric chair.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Looks like you for the hot seat, kid. Come along, both of you.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hot seat” mean?
The electric chair.
Is “hot seat” formal or informal?
hot seat is generally slang.