hot tamale
The term "hot tamale" can refer to both a traditional Mexican dish and a variety of informal slang meanings, including describing someone attractive or exciting.
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Definition
B1Culinary
(traditional, food)A spicy Mexican dish made of corn dough filled with meat or cheese, wrapped in a corn husk, and steamed.
Example
- We had delicious hot tamales for dinner last night.
B2Informal
(slang)A term used to describe an attractive or sexy person.
Example
- Wow, she's a real hot tamale!
B2Informal
(slang)A term used to describe someone or something that is exciting or intense.
Example
- That new action movie is a hot tamale!
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