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have the hots for

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have the hots for someone

Sl. to be sexually aroused by someone. Perry has the hots for Earline.

See also: have, hots

have the hots for somebody

(slang)

to be strongly sexually attracted to someone He's got the hots for that new girl Libby.

Usage notes: sometimes used in a humorous way that is not sexual: Consumers have the hots for DSL Internet connections.

See also: have, hots