Etymology

hotcha

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Today it means: Flashy, vivacious, attractive, desirable. Full definition →

First used 20th c.
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The story

Fanciful extension of hot.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 20th c. Flashy, vivacious, attractive, desirable.
  • from 20th c. Exciting, lively.
  • 1930s Of or relating to a Harlem style of hot rhythm music, especially jazz.
  • from 20th c. An exclamation of excitement, delight or high approval.

Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.