I. ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adjective
Etymology: red (I) + hot
1. : glowing red with heat
red-hot iron
2.
a. : exhibiting or characterized by intense emotion : burning , furious
red-hot abolitionist
red-hot political campaign
red-hot passion
b. : full of scandal : juicy , torrid
red-hot story of a love affair
c.
(1) : full of energy or enthusiasm : vigorous , peppy
red-hot line drive
red-hot jazz band
(2) : arousing enthusiasm : currently extolled
a red-hot favorite to win the derby
3. : of or relating to the immediate present : up-to-the-minute : fresh , recent
red-hot news
red-hot data
II. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
1. : one that exhibits intense emotion or partisanship
2.
a. : hot dog
b. : a small red candy strongly flavored with cinnamon
III. adjective
: extremely popular