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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  • Plastic containers in particular pose of risk of melting and even leaking potentially harmful chemicals into your food if heated.
    Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
  • His research led to a treatment called Regenokine, in which a patient’s blood is drawn, heated to increase the concentration of anti-inflammatory proteins, processed into a serum, then injected into the area that needs repair.
    Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 18 Oct. 2025
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  • Then when the occasion comes for a breakfast casserole, just defrost in the fridge overnight, and then reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through.
    Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025
  • Upon entering the Rockefeller Center flagship, the customer is welcomed by an atmosphere warmed by soft neutral tones, residential decor cues and an open, airy ambience.
    Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Hotted (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hotted%20%28up%29. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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