hot and heavy

adjective

informal
: sexually intense, active, or exciting
They have a very hot and heavy relationship.

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With the trade talk still hot and heavy, Lohrei went out and scored two goals against the Blackhawks that night. — Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 23 Mar. 2026 The competition is also hot and heavy on the local sports scene. — Kathleen Hill, The Providence Journal, 21 Mar. 2026 Our love affair with the movies, with the very idea of Hollywood, has been hot and heavy for more than a century. — CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026 Avoiding hot and heavy meals also can reduce your body's overall temperature. — Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hot and heavy

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“Hot and heavy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hot%20and%20heavy. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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