red-hot

adjective

\ˈred-ˈhät

Definition of red-hot

(Entry 1 of 2)

: extremely hot: such as

a : glowing with heat

b : exhibiting or marked by intense emotion, enthusiasm, or violence a red-hot campaign

c : fresh, new red-hot news

d : extremely popular

red hot

noun

Definition of red hot (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : one who shows intense emotion or partisanship

2 : hot dog sense 1

3 : a small red candy strongly flavored with cinnamon

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Examples of red-hot in a Sentence

Noun

the inflammatory language favored by the red hots is simply polarizing voters and stifling all dialogue

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Look, the Blazers are red hot, winners of 10 straight. — Joe Vardon, cleveland.com, "When the Cavaliers travel to Portland, strange things happen," 14 July 2017 Depay has been on red hot form, and has attracted the interest of some of Europe's top clubs. — SI.com, "AC Milan Keen to Reunite Former Man Utd Teammates Marouane Fellaini & Memphis Depay at San Siro," 28 May 2018 Captain Bobby Abruscato reports red hot action on spotted trout in the marsh country west of Dauphin Island into Mississippi Sound, with a good topwater bite at dawn for larger fish. — Frank Sargeant, AL.com, "Friday Fishing Report," 30 Mar. 2018 Heat stroke is more life-threatening — and anyone exhibiting red hot skin, changes in consciousness, vomiting, and high body temperature needs immediate medical attention. — Elizabeth Finny, miamiherald, "This cow cooled off in a residential pond. Here are some ways you can stay cool, too," 26 June 2018 At the plate: The Tigers came out red hot after doubles from both Castellanos and Goodrum, along with a single from Reyes to take a 4-0 lead in the first. — George Stoia, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit Tigers lose big lead, fall to Oakland Athletics, 9-7," 26 June 2018 Four years on, Seleção are now the red hot favourites to win the tournament, given their impressive display in the qualification process and their sumptuous selection of technically gifted footballers. — SI.com, "Manchester United New Boy Fred Set to Miss Brazil's Opening World Cup Game After Training Injury," 17 June 2018 The coils would come up on the line red hot like an oven burner. — Jeff Darcy, cleveland.com, "Trump tweet-terminating Tillerson looks weak: Darcy cartoon," 14 Mar. 2018 The Oregon Ducks have been red hot on the recruiting trail early in the 2019 recruiting cycle, but experienced a setback Sunday when 247Sports four-star athlete Cameron Williams announced his decommitment. — Andrew Nemec, OregonLive.com, "Cameron Williams, 4-star athlete, decommits from Oregon Ducks," 10 June 2018

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