hot take

American  

noun

Informal.

1. a superficially researched and hastily written journalistic piece, online post, etc., that presents opinions as facts and is often moralistic.

   a hot take on healthcare reform.

2. a fresh approach or a new version: a hot take on a traditional Italian dish.

   a hot take on a classic song;

   a hot take on a traditional Italian dish.

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Etymology

Origin of hot take

First recorded in 1995–2000; hot ( def. ) (in the sense “extremely exciting or interesting”) + take ( def. ) (in the sense “opinion or assessment”)

Example Sentences

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hot take

As the lines between podcasts, video and traditional talk shows have blurred, and every hot take gets clipped and spread across the internet, Charlamagne’s approach maximizes the current moment in media.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026

At times Half Man is a searing hot take on masculinity - but there is far more in Gadd's smelting pot here.

From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026

Here’s a hot take: South by Southwest is a Latin music festival.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 12, 2026

In the Slate Plus episode: The hot take that started it all: the $140,000 poverty line.

From Slate ● Dec. 27, 2025

Add a cupful of chopped cooked mushrooms, and when very hot, take from the fire and stir in the beaten yolks of two eggs.

From How to Cook Fish by Myrtle Reed