adj
Meaning 1
Alternative form of hot-button.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative
Examples
- a hot button issue
Meaning relationships
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Phrase guide
hot button
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Sound
Pronunciation
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
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noun
Meaning 2
A central issue, concern or characteristic, especially one that motivates people to make a choice; sometimes also one that people seek to delay taking sides on.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 3
The principal desire that a salesman needs to "hit" in order to make a sale.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business, marketing
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noun
Meaning 4
An emotional trigger; something that arouses strong emotion or opinions.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
Etymology
Registered as a trademark by American sales trainer Jack Lacy in 1956, first used in the 1940s.