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.