hotted (up)

past tense of hot (up), chiefly Southern, southern Midland, & British
as in heated
to cause to have or give off heat to a moderate degree with a silky Southern drawl, the waitress asked, "Want me to hot up that pie?"

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  • Toasting rice is the process in which uncooked grains of rice are heated in a small amount of fat, like oil or butter, before adding any liquid.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The company’s scientists then heated this material and observed the decomposition of minerals through a process known as pyrolysis.
    Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026
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  • Reheat gently in a skillet over medium heat with a splash of broth until warmed through, or microwave in 1-minute increments, stirring after each, until warmed through.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • And the glow of the eight-game winning streak has warmed the hearts of many Royals fans who had given up on the team.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
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“Hotted (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hotted%20%28up%29. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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