Red-hot

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -É’t

Full definition of red-hot

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 hotthat curry was red-hot
3. Emotionally charged, especially with anger or enthusiasm.He really delivered a red-hot speech today.
4. Having a very strong sexual appeal.Did you see that red-hot picture of Liv Tyler in today's paper?
5. Very fresh, new, recent and up to date.Tune in at ten to catch this red-hot story!

Related terms

• firehot
• red heat

Noun

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

Anagrams

• dehort