What is the meaning of the word "hot"?

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  1. Actively being sought, often in relation to law enforcement or competition. copy to clipboard ADJECTIVE
    • The thief is hot property right now. copy to clipboard
  2. Carrying current or electrically charged, in engineering or electrical contexts. copy to clipboard ADJECTIVE
    • Be careful; that wire is hot. copy to clipboard
  3. Characterized by intense feelings, such as anger, passion or excitement. copy to clipboard ADJECTIVE
    • Their argument got pretty hot during the meeting. copy to clipboard
  4. Extremelly challenging or contested. copy to clipboard ADJECTIVE
    • The game was a hot match, with both teams giving their all. copy to clipboard
  5. Having a high degree of heat or warmth. copy to clipboard ADJECTIVE
    • The coffee is too hot to drink right now. copy to clipboard
  6. Having a strong, spicy flavor that produces a burning sensation in the mouth. copy to clipboard ADJECTIVE
    • I can't handle hot chili peppers. copy to clipboard
  7. Highly active, volatile, or risky. copy to clipboard ADJECTIVE
    • The stolen goods are hot and can't be sold openly. copy to clipboard
  8. Highly sought-after, often due to rarity or quality. copy to clipboard ADJECTIVE
    • This collectible is a hot item in the market. copy to clipboard
  9. In nuclear context, refers to emitting significan amounts of radiation. copy to clipboard ADJECTIVE
    • The material is too hot to handle without protective gear. copy to clipboard
  10. Involving intense effort, action, or pursuit. copy to clipboard ADJECTIVE
    • The police are on the hot trail of the suspect. copy to clipboard
  11. Likely to cause strong reactions or debates. copy to clipboard ADJECTIVE
    • Immigration policy is a hot topic right now. copy to clipboard
  12. Newly made, discovered, or delivered. copy to clipboard ADJECTIVE
    • This news is hot off the press. copy to clipboard
  13. Showing outstanding ability or success in a specific field or activity. copy to clipboard ADJECTIVE
    • She's really hot at coding. copy to clipboard
  14. Very fashionable, trendy, or currently sought after. copy to clipboard ADJECTIVE
    • The new app is a hot thing in tech right now. copy to clipboard
  15. Very physically appealing or good-looking. copy to clipboard ADJECTIVE
    • The actor is so hot!. copy to clipboard

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