red-hot

[ adjective red-hot; noun red-hot ]

/ adjective ˈrɛdˈhɒt; noun ˈrɛdˌhɒt /

red with heat; very hot.

creating much excitement, demand, or discussion: The new toy robot is a red-hot item this Christmas.

violent; furious: red-hot anger.

characterized by intense excitement, enthusiasm, or passion.

very fresh or new; most recent: red-hot tips on the stock market.

a person who has great fervor or intensity, as for a goal or cause.

Informal. a hot dog.

a small cinnamon-flavored candy.

Origin of red-hot

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75

red-hot

(esp of metal) heated to the temperature at which it glows red iron is red-hot at about 500°C

extremely hot the stove is red-hot, so don't touch it

keen, excited, or eager; enthusiastic

furious; violent red-hot anger

very recent or topical red-hot information

Australian slang extreme, unreasonable, or unfair the charges are red-hot