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Hottie - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A hottie is an informal term for someone who is considered very attractive or physically appealing. It is often used playfully or flirtatiously in casual conversation.

hottie

/ˈhɑti/ /ˈhɒti/

Definition:

An attractive person, often used informally to describe someone physically appealing.

Synonyms:

babe, cutie, looker, stunner

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

unattractive person, plain Jane

Common Collocations:

total hottie, certified hottie, absolute hottie

Derivatives:

hotties (plural), hotness (related noun)

Usage Tips:

Use informally to describe attractiveness; avoid in formal contexts due to its casual tone.

Common Phrases:

"hottie alert, " "hottie of the day, " "smoking hottie"

Etymology:

Derived from "hot" (meaning attractive) + "-ie" (diminutive suffix), first recorded in the 20th century.

Examples:

  • 1. She’s such a hottie in that dress!
  • 2. Everyone thinks the new bartender is a total hottie.
  • 3. He blushed when she called him a hottie.
  • 4. The magazine featured this year’s hottest hotties.

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