hot stuff

noun

, Slang.

1. a person or thing of exceptional interest or merit.
2. something unconventional, sensational, or daring:

   This movie is hot stuff.

3. a person who is erotically stimulating or is easily aroused sexually.

hot stuff

noun

1. a person, object, etc, considered important, attractive, sexually exciting, etc
2. a pornographic or erotic book, play, film, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of hot stuff¹

First recorded in 1750–60

Idioms and Phrases

see hot number .

Example Sentences

That flood of calcium triggers electrical signals that are sent to the brain to warn of hot stuff.

From Science News

Turns out immigration is pretty hot stuff in the U.K. too—specifically, illegal immigration.

From The Daily Beast

"Well, w'en dey fools 'roun' dis chile dey strikes hot stuff," grinned the boy.

From Project Gutenberg

Would it be proper to set the bally boat afire and see all this hot stuff go up in flames?

From Project Gutenberg

"There's ship's biscuit and hot stuff in the cabin," said Ingle.

From Project Gutenberg

I'll pay 'em their interest as soon as I get to going and they'll think I'm hot stuff.

From Project Gutenberg

I ain't much of a drinker, but once in awhile I like a little hot stuff on a chilly night.

From Project Gutenberg

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