hots

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Meaning · English

A condition of physical attraction toward (for) someone.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I mean, this girl obviously has the hots for you man. Why do you think she's calling 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 “hots” mean?

A condition of physical attraction toward (for) someone.

Is “hots” formal or informal?

hots is generally slang.