hottie

noun

hot·​tie ˈhä-tē How to pronounce hottie (audio)
Synonyms of hottienext
: a physically attractive person

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His girlfriend is a real hottie. if you're not a hottie, you haven't a prayer of getting on that reality show
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The ultimate turn-of-the-millennium heartthrob, Erik von Detten played Josh Bryant, the school’s resident popular hottie. — Madeline Boardman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026 This Hanes tank is a summer must for all the hoochie hotties. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 July 2026 In the first five minutes, her Judith stabs a man at a party, escapes on skis and celebrates a job well done by bedding a besotted hottie. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026 The rapper, 31, appeared at the 2026 Tony Awards on June 7 in New York City in true hottie style. — Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hottie

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1913, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hottie was circa 1913

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“Hottie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hottie. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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