1. Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
   "She's a real tech hotshot, always up-to-date with the latest gadgets";
   - ace [informal], adept, champion, sensation, maven [US, informal], mavin [US, informal], virtuoso, genius, star, superstar, whiz [informal], whizz [informal], wizard [informal], wiz [informal], megastar [informal]

Derived forms: hotshots

Type of: expert

Encyclopedia: Hotshot