A Word to describe somethingdope you've recently gotten or picked up. The word has been popularized by people who go to thrift stores and pick up vintage clothes. (Thrifters)
Jack: Hey man what did you cop at the thrift?
Logan: I got some mad heat, a 49ers satin jacket, 2 snapbacks and a realclean starter jacket.
Heat means the attention you and your crew give off when you are performing dangerous and supsicious activities. When your group is wondering around the streets and look very supsicious, while this is happenein cops are attracted to you. I.E. Smoking up, drinking up, and beating up.
"We better get out of here, all of us standing around is giving off some real heat."
Function: Noun
Etymology: Originated in the greater Los Angeles region; Comes from the phrase "hot shoe". Commonly used amongst individuals that collect shoes.
1: A rare pair of sneakers
2: A pair of Nike Dunks, Jordans, Air force 1's, Airmax etc...
"Hey foo, I got some new heat the other day."
"YO', check out that foo's heat!?"
"Man! That foo swears his heat are tight."