Hot

/hɒt/ or /hɑːt/ adjective

Having a high temperature; causing a burning or warming feeling; also used to mean spicy, trendy, or very active.

From Old English “hat,” related to Old High German “heiz,” meaning “hot” or “burning.” The core idea of heat has remained stable, while new figurative meanings grew around it.

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