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Grammar : Adj, noun
Spell : hot-shot
Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɒtˌʃɒt



Definition of hotshot

Origin :
  • "important person," 1933; see hot + shot (n.). It earlier meant "fast train" (1925), and "reckless person" (c.1600).
  • As in self-confident : adj secure with oneself
  • As in smug : adj pleased with oneself
  • As in cocky : adj self-assured
  • As in brazen : adj brash, unashamed
  • As in cocky/cocksure : adj self-assured, full of oneself
  • As in adept : adj very able
  • As in foremost : adj first in rank, order
  • As in gifted : adj talented, intelligent
  • As in aviator : noun person who flies aircraft
  • As in professional : noun person prepared for work by extended study or practice
  • As in virtuoso : noun person who is an expert
  • As in big deal : noun something or someone important
  • As in ham : noun one who overacts
  • As in braggart : noun person who talks boastingly
  • As in celebrity : noun dignitary
  • As in vaunter : noun braggart
  • As in hot dog : noun frankfurter

Synonyms for hotshot

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