hots

Slang for desire

The hots is slang for strong sexual attraction or desire, always appearing in the phrase have the hots for: She's got the hots for her coworker.

The expression is casual and slightly dated, suggesting obvious infatuation rather than subtle interest.

attraction

crush

Compress with force

longing · yearning · passion · obsession · fancying · chemistry · magnetism · smitten · besotted · enamored

temperature

sweats

Casual athletic garments

warmth · burning · flushing · humidity · sweltering · scorching · sizzling · tropical · muggy · stifling

spiciness

peppers

Seasons or bombards repeatedly

wasabi · jalapeño · habanero · cayenne · curry · kimchi · buffalo · capsaicin · piquant · fiery

Opposites
sexual/romantic attraction

hotsrepulsion

Disgust or pushing-away force

disgust · revulsion · aversion · repugnance · turnoff

emotional intensity/passion

hotsindifference

Lack of interest

apathy · coldness · disinterest · detachment · unconcern

Phrases
Family

hot, hotly, hotness, hottest, hotter

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG