Hot-wired Definition

hŏtwīrd
adjective
Started without a key, as by short-circuiting the ignition.
American Heritage
Emotionally exciting; thrilling.
American Heritage

Of a vehicle that has been hot-wired; stolen.

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verb

Past and past participle of "hot-wire;" to steal a vehicle by bypassing the ignition key's security.

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