What does "pretty hot" mean?

[Anonymous]

When a guy says your "pretty hot" does that mean kind of hot? or very hot? I always say "pretty" when I mean, kind of but not very. I feel a little offended to be honest...

[gray_sailor]

@sharethis has the right idea. In this case, the word 'pretty' is operating as a meaningless intensifier.

Other examples of meaningless intensifiers:
- effervescent bowling
- earnest horseradish
- unbridled pancakes

Take out the word 'pretty' from pretty hot and what you are left with is simply hot.

[1GuyOpinion]

I use that word when I want to be casual about it.

Like when i said someone is pretty cool, it not like "OMG SO COOL" kinda way, just you know, cool enough but not ultra amazing cool...

yeah.

[sharesthis]

By my definition, it means hot. If they meant any less they'd say cute, okay, or ugly to which they didn't.

[PRINC3SS]

I've never had anyone call me that. you should probably consult a mirror

[Asker]

you've never been called hot? poor thing.

[posted]

" I always say "pretty" when I mean, kind of but not very."

Kinda like 'eh boys she's dece.'
It can sometimes mean very, sometimes mean somewhat

[Chris011]

It means that you are pretty hot. It's a good thing. I don't just call any random girl "pretty hot." I have to be very attracted to a girl in order for me to call her that.

[Anonymous]

On the rating scale it would imply you're an 8 maybe a 9. 10's don't exist. Noones perfect

[justbanANNAz]

i dont care cuz i dont like being called hot.

[Asker]

why? Id rather be called beautiful myself

[justbanANNAz]

me too. I don't know 'hot' is just so thrown around these days... and when u think about it, it doesn't actually mean anything.

[Liveyyy]

It means you're regular hot

[miserybusiness]

Pretty hot means pretty hot.

[Anonymous]

I'd think that's en equivalent of a 7. =/

[Anonymous]

Face 60 %, 36-30-36 remaining 40 %.

[Asker]

whaat?

[Opinion Owner]

Ya. He meant you are perfect and hot.

[jmmmfi]

what does it sound like?

[WitchKing]

more than hot, but not quite hot hot.

[Bavarian86]

I would take it as a good complement.

[Anonymous]

You're hot to him, but you're not a neck turner

[questioncreater]

It means your hot