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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  • The open-air concept will feature a walk-up taco stand and heated patio where foodies can sip and nosh on authentic tacos, al pastor, Colombian coffee and more, the restaurant’s website says.
    Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
  • The active material, a liquid crystal elastomer (LCE), is a key polymer that physically shrinks when heated.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026
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  • As my sunken heart leapt up, my limbs warmed with joy and relief.
    Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
  • Doing that song differently suddenly warmed me.
    A.D. Amorosi, SPIN, 4 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 9 May. 2026.

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