What does “hots” mean?

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Oh, this one's fun!

"Hots" is a casual way to say someone has strong romantic or physical attraction to another person. You usually see it in the phrase "have the hots for someone."

So like, imagine your friend keeps talking about this person at work — they smile every time they say their name, they always find reasons to be near them. You'd say, "Oh my gosh, you totally have the hots for them!" Or maybe your friend tells you, "I've had the hots for my neighbor for months but I'm too shy to say anything."

It's a little playful and slightly teasing when you say it, like you're calling someone out in a fun way. You wouldn't really say this in a serious or formal situation — it's very casual friend-to-friend talk.

Basically, "hots" = a big crush on someone! 🔥

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