HOT UP Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

hot (up)

verb

Definition of hot (up)

chiefly Southern, southern Midland, & British

as in to heat

to cause to have or give off heat to a moderate degree with a silky Southern drawl, the waitress asked, "Want me to hot up that pie?"

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heat

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The only way in is to lift the valve, which also releases pressure as food heats.

— Editors of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
Stir everything to combine, then cover with a lid and decrease heat to medium.

— Candy Hom, AJC.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of heat

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