Hot Stuff
Hot Stuff: [noun] Anyone or anything currently considered exceptionally exciting or proficient.
This slangy usage dates from the late 1800s and has been applied to just about anything—a popular television show or book, an athlete or athletic feat, a painting, and so on. It can also be used to denigrate something or someone, as in “They think they’re hot stuff because they beat the deadline, but we know better.”
Similar Expressions:
- Red-Hot: Signifying something intensely popular.
- Smoking: Not just for barbeques—refers to anything on fire in terms of skill and popularity.
- On Fire: No arson involved; means someone is performing exceptionally well.
Synonyms:
- Exceptional
- Outstanding
- Brilliant
- Sensational
Antonyms:
- Unremarkable
- Mediocre
- Dull
- Lackluster
Funny Quote:
“Hot stuff, coming through! And by ‘hot stuff’ I mean me carrying a tray of sizzling tacos. 🌮🔥”
Proverbs and Sayings:
- “Strike while the iron is hot” – Make the most of a good opportunity while it lasts.
- “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen” – Don’t engage in activities where you can’t handle the pressure.
Recommended Literature & Other Media:
- Book: “Burning Bright” by Tracy Chevalier – A historical novel that’s hotter than a Victorian steampunk tea kettle.
- Song: “Hot Stuff” by Donna Summer – Disco wouldn’t sparkle the same without this iconic jam.
- Movie: “Hot Shots!” Directed by Jim Abrahams – The ultimate parody, as hot as it gets.
- Poem: “Fire and Ice” by Robert Frost – When the elements battle it out, it’s hot stuff indeed.
Fun Fact:
The term “hot stuff” was used as early as the 1800s, but it really caught fire (no pun intended!) during the 1920s and the Jazz Age, and it’s been sizzling ever since.
Intriguing Quiz for ‘Hot Stuff’ Fans:
In the words of our fictitious publishing maven, Ignacio Infladium: “Keep the sizzle in life alive and never settle for lukewarm ambitions! Aim to be hot stuff in all that you do.”
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