Word
hotter
Phoneticshot·ter, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈhɑtɝ/
UK/hˈɒtɐ/
Definitions
01more hot
A1 · Beginner
adj. having a higher temperature than something else.
adj. the comparative form of 'hot', indicating a greater degree of heat or thermal energy.
“The coffee is much hotter than I expected, so be careful not to burn your tongue.”
“Climate scientists warned that the summers would become significantly hotter if carbon emissions were not curtailed immediately.”
Synonyms
02more spicy
A2 · Elementary
adj. having a stronger burning taste from spices like chili.
adj. the comparative form of 'hot' in its sense of pungency, referring to a higher concentration of spice or capsaicin.
“This curry is even hotter than the one we had last week.”
“The chef recommended the habanero sauce for those who preferred a hotter, more intense flavor profile.”
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03a joyrider
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun British English · Slang
n. a person who steals a car just to drive it fast for fun.
n. a person who steals a motor vehicle specifically for the purpose of joyriding.
“The police caught the hotter after a high-speed chase through the city.”
“Local authorities reported a surge in vehicle thefts attributed to a group of young hotters operating in the northern suburbs.”
Teaching tip
This is a very niche British slang term; most learners should use 'joyrider' instead.
Synonyms
04to rattle
C2 · Proficiency British English · Dialect · Archaic
v. to shake or make a rattling sound.
v. to vibrate, rattle, or move with a shaking motion.
“The old cart began to hotter as it moved over the bumpy stone road.”
“The machinery would hotter and groan whenever the engine was pushed to its maximum capacity.”
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A1 · Beginner
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