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hot and heavy

ADJECTIVE
in an intense manner
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“It feels so hot and heavy, like that ‘Ohmigod, you’re my best friend,’ when you move into your college dorm and meet new friends,” said Santorelli.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

Even Colin Farrell's painful months spent in a hot and heavy bodysuit and under acres of prosthetics for Batman spin-off The Penguin were no match for it.

From BBC • Sep. 14, 2025

It’s way too hot and heavy to wear in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 21, 2022

That’s true at least in the U.S. team room, where over the years Mickelson has faced off against players from Tiger Woods on down, and the action has gotten hot and heavy.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 22, 2021

The air hung hot and heavy, and the sun was so bright that both of them were squinting.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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