Hotshot

usgb/ˈhɑːtʃɑːt/
noun

A person who is exceptionally talented or successful, often in a flashy manner.

He's a real hotshot lawyer who's never lost a case.
Visual representation of "hotshot" - A person who is exceptionally talented or successful, often in a flashy manner.

Often appears as...

  • hotshot lawyer
  • hotshot reporter
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Professional Jargon

Used often in work environments to describe highly skilled individuals.

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The new chef is a hotshot fresh from culinary school.
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Possible Overconfidence

Can imply a person might be overly confident in their abilities, besides being talented.

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She's such a hotshot; sometimes I think she forgets teamwork.
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Cultural Reference

In movies, hotshots are often portrayed as main characters that are expertly skilled.

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In the film, the pilot was a real hotshot, dodging danger with ease.
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