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having a higher than normal temperature
(of food) having a spicy or peppery flavor that causes a burning sensation in the mouth
having bright, warm colors such as red or orange that convey energy
very good or impressive
carrying an electrical current
characterized by intense or passionate engagement
having recent relevance and excitement
relating to radioactive materials that emit radiation
having a quality that poses risks or challenges
sought after by law enforcement for criminal reasons
having an indication of being very close to discovering or guessing something in a children's game
too risky, under surveillance, or attracting police attention
What does "hot" mean in street and criminal slang?
The structure is a simple adjective borrowed from the physical sensation of heat, used metaphorically to describe danger or unwanted attention. It is used to describe something that is too risky, under surveillance, or attracting police attention, such as a stolen item, a hiding spot, or a person being watched by law enforcement. People typically say something is "hot" when it cannot be used or approached without getting caught, like "This car is hot, we need to ditch it" or "The block is hot tonight, stay inside."
in a manner that is intensely warm
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