Phrase guide

hot take

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A bold, broad, and subjective moral generalization on a situation, with little or no original analysis or insight, especially by a journalist.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: journalism, media

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noun

Meaning 2

A controversial opinion.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: broadly

Qualifier: social media

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 空泛評論 /空泛评论 (kōngfàn pínglùn) — moral generalization
  • Chinese Mandarin: 陳詞濫調 /陈词滥调 (chéncílàndiào) — moral generalization
  • Finnish: karkea yleistys — moral generalization
  • Finnish: hot take — moral generalization
  • French: hot take — moral generalization
  • Chinese Mandarin: 爭議性言論 /争议性言论 — controversial opinion
  • Finnish: väkevä mielipide — controversial opinion
  • French: hot take — controversial opinion