hate on
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Meaning · English
To feel or act spitefully towards.
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I could feel other girls in the room hating on me and my friends with their stares.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hate on” mean?
To feel or act spitefully towards.
Is “hate on” formal or informal?
hate on is generally informal.