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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  • Online discourse around the measure was often heated, but most of the campaign’s in-person conversations with voters were civil and productive, Whitcomb said.
    Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
  • The pool is heated for year-round use, and there is also a whirlpool, outdoor terrace with lounge chairs, and a full fitness center one floor above the pool.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
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  • Reheat in a 350° oven until warmed through, 10–15 minutes.
    Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 June 2026
  • Only plant new roots outdoors four weeks after the last frost, when the soil is sufficiently warmed.
    Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 31 May 2026
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“Hotted (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hotted%20%28up%29. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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