Definition

A brand of die-cast toy cars manufactured by Mattel, launched in 1968, famous for their sleek designs, low-friction wheels, and bright colors. Hot Wheels are one of the best-selling toy car lines in history, with billions produced.

Example Usage

My nephew races his Hot Wheels collection down a custom track in the basement.

Origin

Created by Mattel in 1968, the name references the vehicles' special low-friction wheels designed for speed.

Fun Fact

Hot Wheels have a devoted adult collector base, with rare vintage models sometimes selling for thousands of dollars at auction.

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