red-hot

American  

[red-hot, red-hot] / ˈrɛdˈhɒt, ˈrɛdˌhɒt /

adjective

1. red with heat; very hot.

2. creating much excitement, demand, or discussion.

   The new toy robot is a red-hot item this Christmas.

3. violent; furious.

   red-hot anger.

4. characterized by intense excitement, enthusiasm, or passion.

5. very fresh or new; most recent.

   red-hot tips on the stock market.

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noun

1. a person who has great fervor or intensity, as for a goal or cause.

2. Informal.  a hot dog.

3. a small cinnamon-flavored candy.

red-hot British  

adjective

1. (esp of metal) heated to the temperature at which it glows red

   iron is red-hot at about 500°C

2. extremely hot

   the stove is red-hot, so don't touch it

3. keen, excited, or eager; enthusiastic

4. furious; violent

   red-hot anger

5. very recent or topical

   red-hot information

6. slang  extreme, unreasonable, or unfair

   the charges are red-hot

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Etymology

Origin of red-hot

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75

Example Sentences

When flames erupted near Eaton Canyon around 6:30 p.m., erratic hurricane-force winds carried red-hot embers for miles, igniting countless small fires that ultimately destroyed thousands of homes.

From Los Angeles Times

The IT sector has been red-hot this year, with a 24.8% return even after the above decline.

From MarketWatch

The competition among large language models is red-hot.

From MarketWatch

In addition to its Monsters collection, which includes the red-hot Labubu doll, other IPs, such as Twinkle Twinkle, have also developed their own unique selling points and target consumers, they note.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some think those are also good places to reduce exposure to AI, because many of the red-hot AI companies are U.S.-listed.

From The Wall Street Journal

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