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.
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.