English · Word Candidate

hot

/hɒt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: hottest

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Relating to heat and conditions which produce it. — Having or giving off a high temperature.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Liên quan đến nhiệt và điều kiện tạo ra nó

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Adjective

Examples

He forgot that the frying pan was hot and burned his hand.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Relating to heat and conditions which produce it. — Feeling the sensation of heat, especially to the point of discomfort.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cảm giác nóng, đặc biệt đến mức khó chịu

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Adjective

Examples

I was so hot from being in the sun too long.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Hotly; at a high temperature.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nóng; ở nhiệt độ cao

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Adverb

Examples

Oak burns hot and lasts a long time. Its smoke is a medium to heavy flavor but not too overpowering. It leaves a buttersmooth, nutty finish.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Rapidly, quickly.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nhanh, chóng

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Adverb

Examples

Whatever happened, braking into the next-to-last hairpin, a blue-sky turn called Cog Cut, Durelle went in too hot.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “hot” mean?

Relating to heat and conditions which produce it. — Having or giving off a high temperature.

Is “hot” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.