hot stuff
Americannoun
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a person or thing of exceptional interest or merit.
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something unconventional, sensational, or daring.
This movie is hot stuff.
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a person who is erotically stimulating or is easily aroused sexually.
noun
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a person, object, etc, considered important, attractive, sexually exciting, etc
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a pornographic or erotic book, play, film, etc
Etymology
Origin of hot stuff
First recorded in 1750–60
Example Sentences
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She made sure the cold items were cold enough — at least 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below — and the hot stuff, hot enough — at least 135 Fahrenheit or above.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2023
Ethan thinks the flamethrower is hot stuff and that appalls his papa.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2022
Price: $700+ Amazon Best Buy Yeti Rambler The Yeti Rambler is a simple and effective thermos that keeps the hot stuff hot and the cold stuff cold.
From The Verge • Jul. 22, 2022
I got some hot stuff, baby, this week in the Slate News Quiz.
From Slate • Apr. 29, 2022
Her glue gun dripped a glob of hot stuff onto her papers.
From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor
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