English · Slang Attested

hot seat

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

The electric chair.

Where it’s used: Used American English

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.

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