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Synonyms for hot-shot

Most common

star genius ace superstar hottie

All synonyms

Noun

Other

hottie, hot dose slang

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    Round shot that has been heated to a glow before firing in order to set wooden enemy ships afire.

Related words

Other spellings
hot shot hotshot

Forms

Plural
hot-shots → stars, superstars, aces, geniuses…

Example sentences

  • star He's enamored of the idea of becoming a rock star.
  • genius No one recognized Tom's genius while he was alive.
  • ace The relief pitcher was no substitute for the ace.
  • superstar The superstar invited Adriano to their concert.
  • hottie She isn't the only hottie on the face of the earth.

By length

3 letters
ace1, wiz1
4 letters
star1, whiz1
5 letters
adept2, maven2, whizz
6 letters
genius2, wizard2, hottie
8 letters
champion3, virtuoso4
9 letters
sensation3, superstar3

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (adept2 = 2 syllables).