hotshot
/HH AA1 SH AA0 T/noun
- 1
Someone with exceptional skills in a certain field.
“She sure was a hotshot on the keyboard, 93 words per minute!”
- 2
A type of firefighter highly skilled in wildfire firefighting without external support, using basic tools that are backpacked in and manhandled about.
- 3
A fast freight train.
- 4
A dose of recreational drugs deliberately laced with poison.
verb
- 1
To give (somebody) a dose of recreational drugs deliberately laced with poison.
adjective
- 1
Highly skilled.
“He was a hotshot lawyer, with an astounding win-loss record.”
- 2
Displaying talent.
“Keep up those hotshot baskets, the scouts are sure to take notice.”
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