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- hot money/ˌhɒt ˈmʌni/Capital that is moved frequently and quickly between countries or financial markets to take advantage of short-term differences in interest rates or exchange rates.nounLow-Medium
- hot pack/ˈhɒt pæk/A compress or pad heated and applied to a part of the body for therapeutic warmth.nounB2
- hot pants/ˌhɒt ˈpænts/A type of very short, tight-fitting shorts.nounplural-nounC2
- hot pepper/ˌhɒt ˈpepə(r)/A fruit of various plants from the genus Capsicum, known for its pungent, spicy heat due to the chemical compound capsaicin.nounB1
- hot plate/ˈhɒt ˌpleɪt/A portable electric appliance with a flat, heated surface used for cooking food or keeping it warm, typically without an oven.nounMedium
- hot pool/ˌhɒt ˈpuːl/A small, contained body of naturally heated water, often a geothermal feature, used for bathing or relaxation.nounC1 (Low-frequency noun-noun compound, specialized/concrete noun)
- hot pot/ˈhɒt pɒt/A stew of meat and vegetables cooked slowly in a sealed pot.nounC1
- hot potato/ˌhɒt pəˈteɪ.təʊ/A controversial or difficult issue that is uncomfortable to handle and which people prefer to avoid or pass to someone else.nounIntermediate (B1-B2)
- hot pressing/ˌhɒt ˈprɛsɪŋ/A manufacturing process that applies heat and pressure simultaneously to shape, bond, or densify materials, commonly in metalworking or composite production.nounC1-C2 (Low frequency, technical/specialized term)
- hot rod/ˌhɒt ˈrɒd/An old car, typically from the 1920s to 1950s, that has been modified or rebuilt for greater speed and power.nounC1
- hot rodder/ˌhɒt ˈrɒdə/A person who drives, modifies, or races hot rods (specially modified cars for speed).nounC1
- hot sauce/ˌhɒt ˈsɔːs/A spicy condiment made from chili peppers, vinegar, and other ingredients, used to add heat and flavour to food.nounB1
- hot seat/ˌhɒt ˈsiːt/A position of extreme stress, pressure, or responsibility, especially where one is subject to public scrutiny or criticism.nounB2
- hot shit/ˌhɒt ˈʃɪt/An arrogant person who thinks they are extremely important or skilled; something considered exceptionally good, impressive, or fashionable.nounHigh in informal slang, especially in certain demographics.
- hot shoe/ˌhɒt ˈʃuː/A mounting point on a camera, typically on the top, designed to hold a detachable flash unit, accessory light, or other electronic device and provide electrical connectivity.nounLow
- hot shot/ˈhɒt ʃɒt/A person who is exceptionally skilled, successful, or confident, often with connotations of being newly successful or overly brash.nounC1
- hot spot/ˈhɒt spɒt/A place, area, or situation known for significant or intense activity of a specific kind.nounB2
- hot spring/ˌhɒt ˈsprɪŋ/a natural source of water heated underground by geothermal energy, emerging at the Earth's surfacenounB1
- hot springs/ˌhɒt ˈsprɪŋ/A natural spring of water that is heated by geothermal energy from the Earth's interior, producing water significantly warmer than the ambient air temperature.nounB1
- hot stuff/ˌhɒt ˈstʌf/Someone or something that is currently very popular, exciting, impressive, or sexually attractive.nounB2-C1
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