adj. /red"hot"/ ; n. /red"hot'/ , adj.
1. red with heat; very hot.
2. creating much excitement, demand, or discussion: The new toy robot is a red-hot item this Christmas.
3. violent; furious: red-hot anger.
4. characterized by intense excitement, enthusiasm, or passion.
5. very fresh or new; most recent: red-hot tips on the stock market.
n.
6. a person who has great fervor or intensity, as for a goal or cause.
7. Informal. a hot dog.
8. a small cinnamon-flavored candy.
[ 1325-75; ME ]