How to Pronounce "hotshot"
word
HAHT-shaht
HOT-shot
Definition
A person who is very skilled or successful at something, often seen as impressive, sometimes arrogant. Usually informal.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhɑˌʃɑt/
British English
/hˈɒtʃɒt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAHT-shaht
UK
HOT-shot
Listen in Context
She is a real hotshot in the marketing department.
Everyone knows Tom is the new hotshot programmer.
The team hired a hotshot to solve their problems.
Wow, check out the new hotshot making all the sales!