has the hots for
Burns for romantically
Has the hots for means to be sexually attracted to someone: She's had the hots for him since high school.
The phrase is informal and suggests strong physical desire rather than romantic love.
It can sound juvenile or jokey depending on context.
- lustIntense carnal appetite
- hot and botheredAgitated, often with desire
- flirtingPlayfully showing romantic interest
- courtingRomantic pursuit of another
- head over heelsUtterly and deeply enamored
smitten · love at first sight · longing · infatuation · crush · puppy love · fantasizing · desire · arousal · eye candy · passion · dating · chemistry · love interest · love-struck · seduction · wooing · confessing
romantic/sexual attraction
has the hots forcan't stand
Strongly dislike, find intolerable
loathes · detests · despises · friendzones