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
  • The cross-examination was also frequently heated.
    Anisha Sircar, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
  • Separately, only 2%-3% of homes could realistically be heated through alternative energy-harnessing technologies because of constraints to how much waste heat can be collected.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 15 May 2026
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  • Reheat, still wrapped, in a 325° oven until warmed through.
    Paula Disbrowe, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 May 2026
  • Tucked into the southern village of Panza, this rocky cove is home to natural infinity pools warmed by volcanic springs that spill into the sea.
    Nicky Swallow, Travel + Leisure, 17 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 22 May. 2026.

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