hots
word · lemma: hot
Definition
'Hots' is the plural of 'hot'. It can refer to spicy foods, several hot items, or in slang, to sexual attraction (e.g., 'have the hots for someone'). Mostly informal and context-dependent.
Usage & Nuances
Rarely used in formal English. As food, 'hots' can mean spicy ingredients (often in American diner or casual contexts: 'add extra hots'). The slang 'have the hots for' means being strongly attracted to someone. Be careful—using 'hots' for multiple hot objects is uncommon outside food.
Example Sentences
Would you like hots on your sandwich?
basic
The diner offers milds and hots for your fries.
basic
Some people can't handle the hots in Indian curry.
basic
Give me all the hots you've got—I'm not afraid of spicy food!
natural
He totally has the hots for her.
natural
Can you handle extra hots, or is it too much for you?
natural