hot shit UK /ˌhɒt ˈʃɪt/US /ˌhɑt ˈʃɪt/ noun1 •(slang, vulgar) An exceptionally impressive person or thingThere are some Jim Dandys in this business who think they are hot shit with their stay-pressed suits and their lifestyle research computer info, who will try to tell you what to do. — 1982