hot take

noun

: a quickly produced, strongly worded, and often deliberately provocative or sensational opinion or reaction (as in response to current news)
… an inflammatory hot take about Cam Newton's quarterback style …—Zac Al-Khateeb
Rash action and having "a hot take" are the coin of the realm now, not methodical deliberation and rational consideration.—Vahe Gregorian
Yeah, there's always more than two sides to sports labor disagreements. But that didn't stop the very many hot takes over the last few days, reacting to this winter's free agency.—Barry Rozner

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Americans think more is more—the hottest of hot takes, right? — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 3 June 2026 Fans at the France vs Sweden knockout match told us their hot takes. — Alex Connor, USA Today, 1 July 2026 The news comes after almost a week of intense speculation, with leaks, unconfirmed reports, and hot takes swirling. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 22 May 2026 The king of sports television hot takes joined Sean Hannity on Fox News Thursday night to clear the air. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hot take

Word History

First Known Use

2012, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hot take was in 2012

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“Hot take.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20take. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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