noun

hottie

HO-tee

Hottie (noun) means a physically attractive person. Example: “Everyone agreed the new intern was a total hottie.”

noun

A physically attractive person.

"Everyone agreed the new intern was a total hottie."

"He's dated a string of hotties but nothing ever lasts."

A hot water bottle, especially in British usage.

"She filled a hottie to warm her feet in bed."

How to use hottie

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishInformal slang for someone good-looking, or (in the UK) a rubber hot water bottle.

When to use it

Slang; casual conversation only.

UK vs US

The "hot water bottle" sense is mainly British.

Word forms

hotties plural, Hotties plural

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Etymology

From hot + -ie.

Rhymes for hottie

pie die lie tie sie vie hie i.e. brie movie eerie moxie

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Frequently asked questions

What does “hottie” mean?

The word “hottie” means a physically attractive person. In plain terms, informal slang for someone good-looking, or (in the UK) a rubber hot water bottle.

How do you pronounce “hottie”?

“Hottie” is pronounced HO-tee (/ˈhɒti/ in IPA).

How do you use “hottie” in a sentence?

Here is “hottie” used in a sentence: “Everyone agreed the new intern was a total hottie.”

What part of speech is “hottie”?

“Hottie” is a noun.

How many meanings does “hottie” have?

“Hottie” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a physically attractive person.