a derogatory term describing a situation, behavior, appearance, etc. that is disastrously bad. Think "faux pas" but times ten. Possible origin is literal (think, steaming dogpile).
"She got up on stage and tried to sing Beyonce's "Dangerously In Love" but her performance was a hot mess."
"Girl came in to school this morning looking a hot mess, her hair all jacked up and slouchin' in house shoes."
"Girl came in to school this morning looking a hot mess, her hair all jacked up and slouchin' in house shoes."
by nikflorida February 26, 2007

by Gina Lola September 11, 2007

A person who's physically/sexually very attractive, but an emotional/psychological disaster area. Extremely charismatic in short bursts; typically but not necessarily great in the sack; impossible to live with. Male Patron Saint: Tom Cruise. Female Patron Saint: Lindsay Lohan/Winona Ryder (tie).
"Did you see those side boob pics of LiLo going into rehab?"
"She looked great in court, too. Man, she is one hot mess."
"She looked great in court, too. Man, she is one hot mess."
by SmallieBiggs May 31, 2013

Someone or Something that is such a mess... the level of it, is off of the charts. It's past pathetic, past pitiful. It's to the point you almost have to walk away to keep from bustin a gut. Hot messes can exist in levels.
i.e. Hot Mess, Hot Fuckin Mess
i.e. Hot Mess, Hot Fuckin Mess
by Erik Waugh August 28, 2005

by Bnugg December 28, 2003

by Kay B. November 4, 2008

An attractive person, usually female, whose appearance is detrimentally affected by their level of drunkenness.
by Siddahleigh February 13, 2009
