When one looks terrible, or acts in such a way that makes them unpleasant to be around.

It is believed that this term originated as an opposite to the term hotness, as they are so close to one another in appearance.
Guy 1: "That new redhead in Data Admin...I have but one word: hotness."
Guy 2: "Yo, are your eyes broke, or what? She looked a hot mess when I saw her."
by ButcherMonkey January 25, 2004
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An intoxicated attractive girl dressed in a sexy outfit and heels that make her unbalanced dancing seductively while acting very drunk. Often seen stumbling outside of bars/clubs, slurred speech and unable to keep eyes open for long periods of time.
Stumblin' but yeah you still lookin hella fine. Keep doin' what your doin' and I'ma make you mine. Well you're a HOT MESS and I'm fallin' for you. And I'm like "hot damn, lemme make you my boo." 'Cuz you can shake it, shake it, shake it. Yeah you know what to do. You're a hot mess. I'm lovin' it hell yes!

- Cobra Starship "Hot Mess"
by HotMessYes November 23, 2009
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1.when someone's physical appearance is so bad it offends the viewer
2.when a problem or situation is past the point of fixing
1.Ohhh not that she came out the house looking a hot mess.
2.I'm not even in that hot mess
by KIYA AND MONTY March 15, 2005
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Someone that is dressed poorly or who's hair is not done. A person who is poor in appearance.
by Stephanie Moore December 7, 2005
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A person - more often female, but can be male, who as a result of questionable decisions - often regarding relationships with others or personal behavior - is, or has the strong potential to be, in some sort of trouble.
"That girl's drinking and partying all night while neglecting her husband and kids. She just doesn't seem to care about her work or friends either - she's a hot mess."
by greenberyl September 16, 2013
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Someone or something that is extremely disorganized and/or in need of much improvement
Damn, did you see shorty at the club? She was a hot mess!
by Marc25 August 16, 2009
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Term of endearment to imply someone is hot while “me” is repeating the words “say something” silently to themselves, in hopes that the mythical words will suddenly come to mind that will grant “me” a chance with them.
Oh hey do you know the direction to the office I’m here for an interview. *blank stare* Are you ok? *say something, say something* UwU hot mess
by MadPseudoScientist August 19, 2022
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