hotted (up)

Definition of hotted (up)next
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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Verb
  • In a conflict situation, things could quickly get heated.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Next to the pool, a tiny cold plunge pool is the perfect place for dipping after the sauna, steam, and heated marble seats.
    Rebecca Rose, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
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  • Wait until the threat of frost has passed and the soil has warmed before planting because begonias don’t like cold soil.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
  • To reheat, place potatoes in a 400° oven or air fryer until warmed through, 5–10 minutes.
    Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Hotted (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hotted%20%28up%29. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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