hot lips
The term "hot lips" is versatile, used in contexts from describing passionate kissers to referring to specific mushrooms and plants. It also has cultural references, such as the character from the TV series M*A*S*H.
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Definition
B2Slang
(informal)A person known for kissing passionately or having very attractive lips.
Example
- Everyone at the party was talking about her; she's known as 'hot lips' for a reason.
C1Music
(informal)A highly skilled or exciting trumpet player.
Example
- The crowd went wild when 'Hot Lips' took the stage for his solo.
C2Botany
(technical)Two types of red mushrooms or plants whose red parts resemble a pair of lips.
Example
- The Calostoma cinnabarina, commonly known as 'hot lips,' is easily identifiable by its bright red fruiting body.
B2Popular Culture
(informal)A nickname for Major Margaret Houlihan from the TV series M*A*S*H, known for her passionate personality.
Example
- In the TV series M*A*S*H, Major Houlihan is often referred to as 'Hot Lips' by her colleagues.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hot lips":