Definition of "red-hot" in Anglais

adjective

1. Heated to the point that it glows with a visible red color.

   • The smith's apprentice was still wary of manipulating the red-hot metal.

2. (hyperbolic) Very hot.

   • That curry was red-hot.

3. (informal) Emotionally charged, especially with anger or enthusiasm.

   • He really delivered a red-hot speech today.

4. (informal) Having very strong sex appeal.

   • Did you see that red-hot bikini model in today's paper?

5. (informal) Very fresh, exciting, and up-to-date.

   • Tune in at ten to catch this red-hot story!

noun

1. (dated, US) Alternative spelling of red hot.