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red-hot
noun
adjective
(Midwest) A frankfurter, a hot dog.
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noun
(Midwest) A frankfurter, a hot dog.
adjective
Heated to the point that it glows with a visible red color.
“The smith's apprentice was still wary of manipulating the red-hot metal.”
Very hot
“That curry was red-hot”
Emotionally charged, especially with anger or enthusiasm.
“He really delivered a red-hot speech today.”
Having a very strong sexual appeal.
“Did you see that red-hot picture of Liv Tyler in today's paper?”
Very fresh, new, recent and up to date.
“Tune in at ten to catch this red-hot story!”
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The smith's apprentice was still wary of manipulating the red-hot metal.
That curry was red-hot
He really delivered a red-hot speech today.
Did you see that red-hot picture of Liv Tyler in today's paper?
Tune in at ten to catch this red-hot story!
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