Have the hots for Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhæv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈhɑts/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ

HAV thuh HOTS for

UK

hæv/ /ðə, ði/ /hˈɒts/ /fˈɔː

hav thuh HOTS faw

Definition

To feel a strong sexual attraction or desire for someone; to find someone very physically appealing.

Usage & Nuances

This is an informal, sometimes humorous expression, mostly used in casual conversation. It focuses on physical or sexual attraction, not emotional or romantic interest. Not appropriate in formal settings.

• Spanish: sentirse muy atraído por - tener muchas ganas de (alguien)
• Portuguese (BR): estar afim de - sentir tesão por (alguém)
• Portuguese (PT): ter uma queda por - sentir muita atração por (alguém)
• Chinese (Simplified): 非常迷恋 - 对（某人）很感兴趣
• Chinese (Traditional): 非常迷戀 - 對（某人）很感興趣
• Hindi: किसी के प्रति बहुत आकर्षण महसूस करना - किसी पर फिदा होना
• Arabic: يشعر بانجذاب شديد إلى - ينجذب بقوة إلى
• Bengali: তাকে খুব আকর্ষণীয় মনে হওয়া - কারো প্রতি জোরালো আকাঙ্ক্ষা থাকা
• Russian: очень хотеть кого-то - испытывать сильное влечение
• Japanese: 強く惹かれている - 色っぽい気持ちがある
• Vietnamese: rất mê ai đó - cảm thấy khao khát ai đó
• Korean: 강하게 끌리다 - 섹시하게 느끼다
• Turkish: fena halde hoşlanmak - birine çok ilgi duymak
• Urdu: کسی کی طرف شدید کشش محسوس کرنا
• Indonesian: naksir berat - sangat tertarik secara fisik

Example Sentences

I have the hots for my neighbor.

basic

Do you have the hots for anyone at work?

basic

He thinks she has the hots for him.

basic

Ever since that party, I've had the hots for Jake.

natural

You can tell Laura has the hots for him by the way she looks at him.

natural

He's totally oblivious that half his class has the hots for him.

natural