noun
hots
Hots (noun) means Strong physical or sexual attraction toward someone (used with "the" and "for"). Example: “He's had the hots for her since college.”
noun
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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
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Word forms
- Plural
- the hots
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What is the meaning of hots?
"hots" (noun) means strong physical or sexual attraction toward someone (used with "the" and "for").
How do you use hots in a sentence?
Example: "He's had the hots for her since college."
