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 pasteurization, the milk is heated to 173 degrees to kill harmful bacteria.
    Paul Edward Parker, The Providence Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The largest room has a whirlpool tub, and some accommodations are heated by quaint gas stoves.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
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  • In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the refried beans, TVP and chili powder, stirring occasionally until warmed through.
    Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
  • Stir in bell pepper and salt; cook, stirring constantly, until coated and warmed through, about 1 minute.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Hotted (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hotted%20%28up%29. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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