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hotshot

 

[ hษ’tสƒษ’t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

successful individual

A hotshot is someone who is exceptionally skilled or successful in a particular field, often demonstrating a high level of confidence and ambition. This term is frequently used to describe individuals in competitive environments such as sports, business, or entertainment. A hotshot may also imply a certain level of arrogance or overconfidence in their abilities. Despite the potential negative connotation, being called a hotshot is often seen as a compliment, indicating that the person has achieved notable success or recognition.

Synonyms

ace, champion, high-flyer, star, whiz

Examples of usage

  • He's a hotshot lawyer who always wins his cases.
  • She was the hotshot programmer of the team, developing the best software applications.
  • After winning the tournament, he became known as the hotshot athlete in his school.

Translations

Translations of the word "hotshot" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estrela

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅ‰เคŸเคถเฅ‰เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Shootingstar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bintang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทั–ั€ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gwiazda

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ›ใƒƒใƒˆใ‚ทใƒงใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท coup de maรฎtre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estrella

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yฤฑldฤฑz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ซ์ƒท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุฌู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hvฤ›zda

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hviezda

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ˜Žๆ˜Ÿ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zvezda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stjarna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฑะปะดั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒแƒ แƒกแƒ™แƒ•แƒšแƒแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ulduz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estrella

Etymology

The term 'hotshot' originated in the early 20th century, likely deriving from the slang usage of 'hot' meaning exceptional or outstanding, combined with 'shot,' which can mean a person or an attempt. It reflects the notion of someone making a strong impression or achieving something notable. The usage of 'hotshot' became more widespread in the 1960s and 1970s, particularly in the context of sports and business, where it was used to convey both success and an element of showiness. The combination of these elements created a term that pointed to someone who stands out due to their exceptional skills or achievements, often accompanied by a personality that might be perceived as flashy or superior.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,732, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.