hot take

noun

Informal.

1. 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.

2. 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hot take¹

First recorded in 1995–2000; hot ( def. ) (in the sense “extremely exciting or interesting”) + take ( def. ) (in the sense “opinion or assessment”)