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General Slang
hotter than blue blazes
HOT-er than BLOO BLAY-zez · phrase · informal
Extremely hot.
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Definitions
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Describing sweltering heat.
“It's hotter than blue blazes out on that blacktop.”
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hotter than blue blazes In A Sentence
It's hotter than blue blazes out on that blacktop.
Origin & Usage
Southern intensifier; "blue blazes" is a euphemism for the fires of hell.
Variants
hot as blue blazes
People Also Ask
What does "hotter than blue blazes" mean?
It means extremely, oppressively hot.
What are "blue blazes"?
"Blue blazes" is an old euphemism for the fires of hell, used here to intensify the heat.
Is it rude to say?
No, it's a mild, colorful expression suitable for everyday use.
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