hot and heavy
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Very enthusiastic and excited, as in That was a hot and heavy debate . This slangy expression employs hot in the sense of “characterized by intense feeling,” a usage dating from the tenth century a.d. , and heavy in the sense of “serious.”
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Passionate, lustful, as in They were awfully young to be so hot and heavy about their romance . This slangy term employs hot in the sense of “sexually aroused,” a usage dating from about 1500.
Example Sentences
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“It feels so hot and heavy, like that ‘Ohmigod, you’re my best friend,’ when you move into your college dorm and meet new friends,” said Santorelli.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026
The Empire Polo Club was hot and heavy this weekend, as Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, AC/DC and more melted faces at Power Trip.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2024
"It was very hard, hot and heavy and the conditions were not attractive, just £2.50 for a week of six days," Mr Hansrani recounted.
From BBC • Nov. 13, 2021
That’s true at least in the U.S. team room, where over the years Mickelson has faced off against players from Tiger Woods on down, and the action has gotten hot and heavy.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2021
Her son’s hand was hot and heavy on her shoulder, and she felt its dampness through the silk.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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