Hot Take

Pronunciation: /hɑt teɪk/

Definitions of hot take

noun a slang term used to describe a controversial or bold opinion or statement

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a hot take on the radio about pineapple on pizza.

A2 My friend always has a hot take on the latest celebrity gossip.

B1 The political analyst shared a hot take on the upcoming election during the TV debate.

B2 The journalist's hot take on climate change sparked a heated debate among experts.

C1 The professor's hot take on the novel challenged traditional literary interpretations.

C2 The critic's hot take on the new film caused a stir in the industry.

adjective describing something as bold or controversial

Example Sentences

A1 I heard a hot take on the weather forecast today.

A2 She always has hot takes on the latest fashion trends.

B1 The comedian's hot take on politics got a lot of laughs from the audience.

B2 His hot take on the movie's ending sparked a debate among the film critics.

C1 The professor's hot take on the research findings challenged the traditional theories in the field.

C2 Her hot take on the novel's themes was praised for its originality and depth.

Examples of hot take in a Sentence

formal The journalist presented a controversial hot take on the current political situation.

informal Did you hear Sarah's hot take on the new movie? She loved it!

slang That hot take on the game was fire!

figurative His hot take on the issue really sparked a debate among the group.

Grammatical Forms of hot take

• past tense: hot took
• plural: hot takes
• comparative: hotter take
• superlative: hottest take
• present tense: hot take
• future tense: will hot take
• perfect tense: has/have hot taken
• continuous tense: is hot taking
• singular: a hot take
• positive degree: hot take
• infinitive: to hot take
• gerund: hot taking
• participle: hot taken

Origin and Evolution of hot take

First Known Use: 2002 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'hot take' originated in the world of journalism and media to describe a piece of commentary that is quickly produced in response to a recent event or topic, often with a provocative or controversial viewpoint.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of journalism and media, 'hot take' has evolved to be commonly used in everyday conversation and social media to refer to any hastily formed opinion on a current issue, often shared for the purpose of sparking debate or attracting attention.