hot topic
Everyone's discussing it
A hot topic is a subject generating intense current interest or controversy—something people are actively debating or discussing: Immigration is always a hot topic during election years.
The phrase implies the issue provokes strong opinions and may be contentious.
Hot Topic is also a retail chain specializing in pop culture and alternative fashion merchandise.
- trendingCurrently gaining widespread attention
- controversyProlonged public disagreement
- culture warConflict over societal values
- debateFormal argument on issues
- talking pointPre-crafted argument for repetition
viral · buzzword · headline · news cycle · heated · discussion · water cooler · polarizing · current · newsworthy · think piece · flame · argument · zeitgeist · public opinion · scandal · provocative · cancel culture
- daytime TVtalk shows, soap opera, soap operas, talk show, soaps
- talk showstalk shows, late night, late-night, guest host, panel show
- trending thingshashtag, meme, viral post, buzzword, sensation
- controversiescontroversy, dispute, scandal, outcry, outrage
- fire idiomsplay with fire, fight fire with fire, fan the flames, add fuel to fire, on fire
- relevancerelevance, relevant, pertinence, pertinent, germane