?
ClearCommunicationAppDecode Communication
Hip Hop & Street Slang
Heat
Used when discussing impressive music, fashion, or firearms.
Literal Meaning
High temperature; warmth; the quality of being hot.
Actual Meaning
Something excellent (often music or shoes) or a gun
Examples in Context

'Those shoes are heat!' (Translation: Those shoes are amazing)

Helpful Tips
  • 1Context matters
  • 2Can mean great or gun
  • 3Be aware
Phrase Thesaurus
Similar words and synonyms for this phrase
dope
fresh
Related Phrases
Click to explore related phrases in our collection
Fire
Vibe check
Cool story bro
It's giving
That's fire
Lit