Definition of red-hot
(Entry 1 of 2)
red hot
nounDefinition 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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