Meaning & use
hot and bothered
Flustered, anxious, or agitated, often because of stress, embarrassment, or strong excitement.
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She got all hot and bothered trying to finish the report before the deadline.
He became hot and bothered when the interviewer asked an unexpected question.
A note on using this word
This informal phrase can describe simple nervous agitation, but it is also sometimes used to hint at romantic or sexual excitement, depending on context.
Words with a similar meaning
flusteredagitated
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