A person, usually (but not necessarily) a woman, who is extremely attractive and dresses well, but has serious personality flaws that would make an actual relationship with them challenging.

Yeah, my ex is gorgeous and looks great in that Versace dress, but she called the cops every time I didn't text her back right away. That bitch is a hot mess.

Hot mess by Hermelin August 19, 2017

hot mess

A state of disarray so chaotic that it's dizzying to look at. A mess that is beyond the normal range of disarray. Visual clutter that draws attention to itself.

When the Project Runway contestant showed a garment made out of multicolored plush animals tied together with yarn, Heide Klum declared, "It's a hot mess!"

hot mess by JavaJaneOhio November 5, 2010

hot mess

An attractive person, generally female, that repeatedly engages in situations which could negatively impact his or her social, mental, societal, and legal reputation. Examples include, repeated and excessive alcohol and/or drug consumption, a habit of being ejected from drinking establishments, a general disregard for the law concerning public safety, petty theft from convenience stores/supermarkets, and a voice that is about 3 decibels louder than everyone else.

Friend: Wanna hang out with **** tonight?
You: You know, I love her to death but she's such a hot mess when she drinks

Friend: I just can't get that chick out of my head. I mean, I know she's a total hot mess, but I dig it.
You: Beware

hot mess by Gullek October 7, 2010

Hot Mess

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."

Hot Mess by nikflorida February 26, 2007

hot mess

When someone's life is a mess but they are still super hot.

Britney Spears is a Hot Mess.

hot mess by Gina Lola September 11, 2007

Hot mess

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."

Hot mess by SmallieBiggs May 31, 2013