Hot Mess

Meaning

A disastrous person

A term used to describe someone or something that is terribly unsuccessful or a disaster.

The term can also have a semi-positive aspect when it's used to describe a mess of a person that still maintains attractive qualities. It is often utilized to label a female who may struggle to do simple things, or is crazy-drunk, but is still attractive.

Example

"Did u c what Katie was wearing today?
Yeah, she's a hot mess, but I'm still obsessed with her!"

Related Slang

FailFailure
YFYou fail
uYou
cSee
FUCTFailed under continuous testing
HHISHanging head in shame
TRBLTerrible
AirheadStupid
BimboA dumb and attractive female

Usage

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Last Updated: April 13, 2016

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