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hot-takey

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

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adj

Meaning 1

Prone to issuing hot takes.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Examples

  • 2019, September 3. Alexis Chassen, "Welcome to Bleeding Green Nation!" SBNation. We aren't super hot-takey, and do our best to cover the team accurately and honestly — while also including a fair bit of snark toward our rivals, and celebrating victories passionately.

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adj

Meaning 2

Reminiscent of a hot take: boldly opinionated, but lacking in insight, originality, or thoughtfulness.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

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History

Etymology

From hot take + -y.