A person who is a handful, he/she is a piece of work, and or a colorful character.
Don is a hot mess! He's cantankerous, cranky and onery.
by Sharon King November 15, 2006
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(NOUN) term used to describe somebody that has NO REASON to look the way that they are lookin at the time. also describes somebody who is lookin like a DAMN FOOL.
ayy nigga, ya guh is lookin a HOT ASS MESS wit dem tight ass pants and floodin ass shirt she got on. whats wrong wit er' cuz?!!
by GANGSTA-PRINCESS November 22, 2003
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at hot mess is when something just aint' right or off da chain
Oh she looks a Hot mess tryin' to wear dem Low rise jeans wit her ass and gut hangin out
by jalisa December 10, 2003
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Usually the result of a hangover, a hot mess can be described as the diahrea or abnormal bowel movements you have the morning after a night of heavy drinking.
"Where's chris?"
"Oh, he's in the bathroom makin' a hot mess"
by james613 November 9, 2005
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When ones thoughts or appearance are in a state of disarray but they maintain an undeniable attractiveness or beauty.
Although Nichole had just awaken, her boyfriend thought she was stunning - she was a hot mess.
by pounce February 13, 2007
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Defined, "hot messes" refers to when a "person's appearance is in a state of total disarray while still maintaining an undeniable attractiveness" & allure.

Hot messes' are appealing for a variety of reasons, most notably because they're generally unexpected, capricious, & agonizingly provocative. Additionally, numerous contingent factors make duplication rare and continual repetition virtually impossible.

No one set of guidelines can perpetually determine what distinguishes a "hot mess" from an above-average train wreck. Regardless of the circumstances, you know it when you see it; because they are typically conspicuous, and obviously they are always awesome.

**The term "hot mess" can also characterize a unique setting or situation, although in this context the usage parameters become more difficult to quantify.
Justin: "Did you see Molly this morning? We partied all night and she ended up passing out on the lawn."
Eric: "Yea, she came in this morning to find the rest of her clothes. She looked terrible, and awesome."
Justin: "Damn, hot messes' like that don't come around very often."
by jbalbs@kstate January 17, 2011
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