HOT, a. 1. Having sensible heat; opposed to cold; as a hot stove or fire; a hot cloth; hot liquors. Hot expresses more than warm.2. Ardent in temper; easily excited or exasperated; vehement. Achilles is impatient, hot and revengeful.3. Violent; furious; as a hot engagement or assault.4. Eager; animated;; brisk; keen; as a hot pursuit, or a person hot in a pursuit.5. Lustful; lewd.6. Acrid; biting; stimulating; pungent; as hot as mustard or pepper.
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