noun
hottie
HO-tee
Hottie (noun) means a physically attractive person. Example: “Everyone agreed the new intern was a total hottie.”
noun
1
A physically attractive person.
"Everyone agreed the new intern was a total hottie."
"He's dated a string of hotties but nothing ever lasts."
2
A hot water bottle, especially in British usage.
"She filled a hottie to warm her feet in bed."
How to use hottie
Learner’s notesIn 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.
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Word forms
- Plural
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Etymology
From hot + -ie.
Rhymes for hottie
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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.
