hot hatch

English

Alternative forms

• hot hatchback

Etymology

Clipping of hot hatchback., from hot +‎ hatchback. From being a hatchback-configuration small car, compact, subcompact that has some zip.

Noun

hot hatch (plural hot hatches)

1. (automotive, informal) A high-performance hatchback small motor car.

Translations

high-performance hatchback automobile

• Russian: хот-хэтч (ru) m (xot-xɛtč)

See also

• warm hatch