hater
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Meaning · English
One who expresses unfounded or inappropriate hatred or dislike, particularly if motivated by envy.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hater” mean?
One who expresses unfounded or inappropriate hatred or dislike, particularly if motivated by envy.
Is “hater” formal or informal?
hater is generally derogatory, slang.