have the hots for

idiom

Meaning

To be attracted (sexually or romantically) to (someone); to fancy someone.

Examples

SIMPLE

She really has the hots for her new coworker.

CONTEXTUAL

Everyone could tell he had the hots for the barista because he blushed every time she spoke to him.

COMPLEX

Though she tried to hide it, her friends noticed how she laughed at every word he said and realized she had the hots for him.

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Last updated April 17, 2026