boilling hot

Definition

1. Adjective (informal, non-standard spelling of "boiling hot"):
   • Extremely hot: "boilling hot" describes something that is intensely or uncomfortably hot, often used for weather, liquids, or surfaces. It is a misspelling of the common phrase "boiling hot," which means as hot as boiling water.

Usage Examples

• (The temperature is extremely high.)
• (The soup is very hot, near boiling point.)

Advanced Usage

• "boilling hot" as an intensifier: Used to emphasize extreme heat, similar to "scorching" or "blazing."

  • The pavement was boilling hot under the midday sun. (The ground was extremely hot.)

• Figurative use: Can describe intense emotions or situations.

  • His temper was boilling hot after the argument. (He was very angry.)

Variants and Related Words

• Boiling hot (correct spelling): the standard form of the phrase.

  • The coffee is boiling hot, so let it cool down. (The coffee is extremely hot.)

• Boiling (adj): at or near the boiling point.

  • The water is boiling. (The water is at 100°C.)

• Hot (adj): having a high temperature.

  • The stove is hot. (The stove is heated.)

Synonyms

• Scorching: very hot, causing burning.
  • The desert sun is scorching. (Extremely hot.)
• Blazing: burning fiercely; very hot.
  • A blazing fire warmed the room. (A very hot fire.)
• Searing: extremely hot, as if burning.
  • The searing heat of the oven made the kitchen unbearable. (Intense heat.)

Idioms

• "Boiling hot" (figurative): used to describe intense anger or excitement.
  • He was boiling hot with rage. (He was extremely angry.)

Phrasal Verbs

• Boil over: to overflow while boiling, often used figuratively for losing control.
  • The pot boiled over and made a mess. (The liquid overflowed due to boiling.)
  • His frustration boiled over into a shouting match. (His anger became uncontrollable.)