hot take
Americannoun
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a superficially researched and hastily written journalistic piece, online post, etc., that presents opinions as facts and is often moralistic.
a hot take on healthcare reform.
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a fresh approach or a new version: a hot take on a traditional Italian dish.
a hot take on a classic song;
a hot take on a traditional Italian dish.
Etymology
Origin of hot take
First recorded in 1995–2000; hot ( def. ) (in the sense “extremely exciting or interesting”) + take ( def. ) (in the sense “opinion or assessment”)
Example Sentences
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True to form, Bosworth is still finding time to post about the AI transformation he is helping to engineer—and mix it up in the comments when he has a hot take.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 25, 2026
At times Half Man is a searing hot take on masculinity - but there is far more in Gadd's smelting pot here.
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026
In the Slate Plus episode: The hot take that started it all: the $140,000 poverty line.
From Slate ● Dec. 27, 2025
Frankly, it’s a flaming hot take that’s best kept private, reserved only for the Notes App or a conversation at the dinner party table.
From Salon ● Aug. 2, 2025
Add to them one quart of grape juice, and let this become scalding hot, take from fire, add juice of a lemon and serve hot.
From Stevenson Memorial Cook Book by Various
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