hot second
noun
informal
: a very brief span of time : second, moment
I want to be your lawyer, because you're going to win your lawsuit in a hot second.—
Nicole Makris
Nicole MakrisIf you've lived here for more than a hot second, you realize there's a style to Seattle.—Michelle Li
Michelle LiCan we just take one hot second here and give these cheesecake pancakes our undivided attention?—Alexa Mellardo
Alexa MellardoExamples of hot second in a Sentence
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The most recent politician to learn this lesson was South Dakota governor Kristi Noem, who for a hot second last spring looked like a powerful contender as Donald Trump’s 2024 VP pick.
—Benjamin Svetkey, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 July 2024
Could this show of spine by non-winger Republicans last more than a hot second?
—Michelle Cottle, The Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2024
Budweiser attempted to support trans customers for a hot second, then abandoned trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney in the firestorm of consumer backlash.
—Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2024
The menu offers a choice of cold first course, hot second course, an entrée and dessert.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 20 Feb. 2024
The Aberdeen IronBirds kept up their hot second half of the season, taking five of six games against Bowling Green during last week’s series.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 25 July 2023
My daughter played with that cash register for a hot second.
—Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 19 July 2023
Egg prices are dropping The cost of eggs—which became an internet sensation for a hot second earlier this year—has also dropped as the US chicken supply recovers from an avian flu outbreak.
—Michelle Cheng, Quartz, 27 June 2023
Probably not, but this baby hasn’t been available to stream in a hot second.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 16 June 2023
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Benjamin Svetkey, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 July 2024
Could this show of spine by non-winger Republicans last more than a hot second?
—Michelle Cottle, The Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2024
Budweiser attempted to support trans customers for a hot second, then abandoned trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney in the firestorm of consumer backlash.
—Lila MacLellan, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2024
The menu offers a choice of cold first course, hot second course, an entrée and dessert.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 20 Feb. 2024
The Aberdeen IronBirds kept up their hot second half of the season, taking five of six games against Bowling Green during last week’s series.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 25 July 2023
My daughter played with that cash register for a hot second.
—Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 19 July 2023
Egg prices are dropping The cost of eggs—which became an internet sensation for a hot second earlier this year—has also dropped as the US chicken supply recovers from an avian flu outbreak.
—Michelle Cheng, Quartz, 27 June 2023
Probably not, but this baby hasn’t been available to stream in a hot second.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 16 June 2023
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“Hot second.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20second. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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