haters gonna hate
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Meaning · English
The opinions of critics ultimately have no effect and are unlikely to change, so it is best to ignore them.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Playas gonna play / Haters gonna hate / That's the way it is / That's just how it's been
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 “haters gonna hate” mean?
The opinions of critics ultimately have no effect and are unlikely to change, so it is best to ignore them.
Is “haters gonna hate” formal or informal?
haters gonna hate is generally slang.