What Does Hot Take Mean?

A controversial opinion

A hot take is a controversial opinion. It is referred to as "hot" because it goes against the majority of opinions and can rile people up into a frenzy.

People often share hot takes on social media regarding politics, sports, religion, movies, TV, and other related topics that people take personally. The opinion usually isn't thought out well and is made primarily to rile up others.

Example

Here's a hot take, I think bacon tastes disgusting Blasphemy!
Stephen Colbert and his hot takes segment
Stephen Colbert and his hot takes segment

Related Slang

IMOIn my opinion
IMAOIn my arrogant opinion
JMOJust my opinion
02Two cents
FWIWFor what it's worth
M02My two cents
LBRLet's be real
TBHTo be honest

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