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red-hot

noun

Meaning

  • (Midwest) A frankfurter, a hot dog.

adjective

Meaning

  • 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."

  • Very hot

    "that curry was red-hot"

  • Emotionally charged, especially with anger or enthusiasm.

    "He really delivered a red-hot speech today."

  • Having a very strong sexual appeal.

    "Did you see that red-hot picture of Liv Tyler in today's paper?"

  • Very fresh, new, recent and up to date.

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