Hot damn Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhɑt/ /ˈdæm

HOT DAM

UK

hˈɒt/ /dˈæm

HOT DAM

Definition

An informal exclamation used to express surprise, excitement, admiration, or sometimes frustration.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal and often used as a mild swear or strong exclamation, especially in American English. Common in spoken language and expressive writing; not appropriate for formal or professional contexts. It can show positive surprise ('Hot damn, that's amazing!') or frustration ('Hot damn, my car won't start!').

• Spanish: ¡caramba! - ¡madre mía! - ¡vaya!
• Portuguese (BR): caramba! - nossa! - puxa vida!
• Portuguese (PT): caramba! - fogo! - uau!
• Chinese (Simplified): 哇塞！ - 我的天哪！
• Chinese (Traditional): 哇塞！ - 我的天啊！
• Hindi: वाह! - अरे बाप रे!
• Arabic: يا للعجب! - يا إلهي!
• Bengali: ওয়াও - ছ্যাঁকা - দারুণ
• Russian: чёрт возьми - вот это да
• Japanese: やばい - すごい
• Vietnamese: trời đất ơi - quá đã
• Korean: 와 - 대박
• Turkish: vay be - hayda - aman Allahım
• Urdu: کمبخت - حیرت ہے - واہ
• Indonesian: gila - astaga - wah

Example Sentences

Hot damn, that's a beautiful sunset!

basic

Hot damn, you won the game!

basic

Hot damn, the food smells good!

basic

Hot damn, did you see how fast she ran?

natural

He opened the box and said, "Hot damn, that's what I call a gift!"

natural

Hot damn, my internet is finally working!

natural