new hotness

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Meaning · English

Something or someone that is currently very popular or trendy

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

điều gì đó hoặc ai đó đang rất phổ biến hoặc thời thượng

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Literally: new heat or excitement
Where it’s used: Used Widespread English

Examples

This new smartphone is the new hotness among tech enthusiasts

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Sources & notes

Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “new hotness” mean?

Something or someone that is currently very popular or trendy Literally: new heat or excitement

Is “new hotness” formal or informal?

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