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hotting

British

/ ˈhɒtɪŋ /

noun

informal the practice of stealing fast cars and putting on a show of skilful but dangerous driving

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Other Word Forms

hotter noun

Example Sentences

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Behind the top three, the battle for a place in next season's Champions League is hotting up as Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United all secured important wins.

From Barron's

With a month to go until the start of the Premier League, the race for a striker is hotting up.

From BBC

West Brom travel to the capital to face QPR with the race to the Championship play-offs hotting up.

From BBC

And with awards season hotting up, we could be hearing more about the film in the weeks ahead.

From BBC

In New York, another Drum Cafe session is hotting up.

From BBC

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