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hotting

British

/ ˈhɒtɪŋ /

noun

informal the practice of stealing fast cars and putting on a show of skilful but dangerous driving

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Other Word Forms

hotter noun

Example Sentences

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Behind the top three, the battle for a place in next season's Champions League is hotting up as Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United all secured important wins.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

And with awards season hotting up, we could be hearing more about the film in the weeks ahead.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2024

In New York, another Drum Cafe session is hotting up.

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2022

The race for the top four is hotting up as Dortmund go cold.

From The Guardian • Mar. 20, 2021

The eight o’clock parties would be just hotting up.

From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers

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