piping hot
adjective/ˌpaɪpɪŋ ˈhɒt/
/ˌpaɪpɪŋ ˈhɑːt/
- (of liquids or food) very hot
- Leave the pie in the oven for about half an hour, until piping hot.
Word Originpiping, because of the whistling sound made by very hot liquid or food.Want to learn more?
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