RED-HOT Definition & Meaning

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red-hot

[ adjective red-hot; noun red-hot ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

red with heat; very hot.
creating much excitement, demand, or discussion:
The new toy robot is a red-hot item this Christmas.
violent; furious:
red-hot anger.
characterized by intense excitement, enthusiasm, or passion.
very fresh or new; most recent:
red-hot tips on the stock market.

red-hot

(esp of metal) heated to the temperature at which it glows red
iron is red-hot at about 500°C
extremely hot
the stove is red-hot, so don't touch it
keen, excited, or eager; enthusiastic
furious; violent
red-hot anger
very recent or topical
red-hot information
slang.
extreme, unreasonable, or unfair
the charges are red-hot

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Origin of red-hot¹

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75

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“Being back in the studio helps give me a sense of normalcy,” Berkofsky said as he hammered the red-hot Damascus steel on an anvil.

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George Lucas’ space adventure — there was only the one at the time — was red-hot.

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Palmer started the season in red-hot form for the Blues, scoring 14 goals and creating six assists across his first 21 Premier League appearances.

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Once the full trial results came out, AveXis became a red-hot acquisition target.

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Third seed Gauff, 20, started the year on red-hot form, winning nine matches in a row.

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