hot pants

"Hot pants" were a popular fashion item in the 1970s, known for their provocative style, and the term can also be used in slang to imply strong sexual attraction.

Definition

B2Fashion

(informal)Extremely short, tight-fitting shorts, typically worn by women.

Example

  • She wore hot pants and a crop top to the summer festival.

C1Slang

(informal, derogatory)A term implying strong sexual desire or attraction.

Example

  • He had hot pants for his new coworker, but he kept his feelings to himself.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hot pants":

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