1. (adj)hot used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning "hot stove"; "hot water"; "a hot August day"; "a hot stuffy room"; "she's hot and tired"; "a hot forehead"
2. (adj)hot, raging characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense "the fighting became hot and heavy"; "a hot engagement"; "a raging battle"; "the river became a raging torrent"
3. (adj)hot extended meanings; especially of psychological heat; marked by intensity or vehemence especially of passion or enthusiasm "a hot temper"; "a hot topic"; "a hot new book"; "a hot love affair"; "a hot argument"
5. (adj)hot sexually excited or exciting "was hot for her"; "hot pants"
6. (adj)hot recently stolen or smuggled "hot merchandise"; "a hot car"
7. (adj)blistering, hot, red-hot very fast; capable of quickresponse and greatspeed "a hot sports car"; "a blistering pace"; "got off to a hot start"; "in hot pursuit"; "a red-hot line drive"