heat of the moment

If you behave in the heat of the moment, you behave with your thinking hindered by a strong present emotion, like anger or excitement.

Jean doesn't hate you. She just said that in the heat of the moment.

by firecube November 29, 2014

Heat of the Moment

When something happens that you didn't plan on initially happening. Usually dealing with romantic relations.

"I told James that I didn't want to have sex but it wasn't until after wards that I realized we got caught up in the heat of the moment."

by Coolaaron88 January 13, 2009

Heat of the moment

N. The number one most used excuse for cheating, and/or unprotected sex.

Guy: How could you cheat on me with that dude at the party?
Girl: Well I got caught up in the heat of the moment and...

Dad: Why didnt you use a condom, now she's pregant!
Son: we got caught up in the heat of the moment...

by Young Enigma January 2, 2010

in the heat of the moment

when you have a phase of a crush and during that phase you think they are the hottest person in the world but when you get out of that phase you realize how ugly they are

kiera: ew, i cant believe i liked scott,hes so clapped

ella: you liked him?
kiera: yes it was in the heat of the moment

by kieralovedanny September 11, 2025