Hotty

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. An informal term used to describe someone who is considered physically attractive
2. A casual expression for a person perceived as good-looking or appealing
3. A slang word referring to an individual admired for their physical appearance

Etymology: "Hotty" is "hot" with the diminutive-style suffix "-y" added, and the pattern is a familiar one in English. Adding "-y" to a noun or adjective often produces a casual, affectionate word, as in "sweetie" or "cutie." Here the base is "hot," used in its sense of sexually attractive, so "hotty" came to mean a very attractive person, usually a casual or slangy way of describing someone. The word is informal and tends to appear in spoken or chatty contexts rather than formal writing. Its meaning is narrowed to people, and it is typically used with a bit of playful or teasing tone, which is typical of words built this way.

Synonyms: hottie, babe, looker