noun
hots
noun
1
Strong physical or sexual attraction toward someone (used with "the" and "for").
"He's had the hots for her since college."
How to Use Hots
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing strongly attracted to someone, almost always in the phrase "have the hots for."
When to use it
Informal/slang.
Common pairings
have the hots for someone
Word Forms
the hots plural
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He's had the _____ for her since college.