Hate on Meaning in English

expression

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UK

Definition

To unfairly criticize, insult, or be negative about someone or something, often with jealousy or dislike. Used informally or in slang.

Usage & Nuances

Very informal, mainly used in American English speech and online; common in 'don't hate on me' or 'people are hating on'. Implies unfair negativity, often driven by jealousy. Not standard for formal writing. Frequently confused with simply 'hate'—but 'hate on' is about active negative behavior, not just feeling hate.

• Spanish: criticar - hablar mal de - atacar (de manera negativa)
• Portuguese (BR): falar mal de - criticar - atacar (negativamente)
• Portuguese (PT): falar mal de - criticar - atacar (negativamente)
• Chinese (Simplified): 仇视 - 恶意批评 - 抨击
• Chinese (Traditional): 仇視 - 惡意批評 - 抨擊
• Hindi: बुराई करना - नफरत दिखाना - आलोचना करना
• Arabic: ينتقد - يهاجم (سلبياً) - يتكلم بسوء
• Bengali: সমালোচনা করা - নেতিবাচক কথা বলা
• Russian: хаять - злобно критиковать
• Japanese: 悪口を言う - けなす
• Vietnamese: chỉ trích - nói xấu (theo kiểu ghen tị)
• Korean: 깔보다 - 헐뜯다
• Turkish: kötülemek - laf atmak
• Urdu: تنقید کرنا - برا بھلا کہنا
• Indonesian: menghujat - membenci secara terang-terangan

Example Sentences

Please don't hate on her for expressing her opinion.

basic

Stop hating on my music taste.

basic

Why do people always hate on successful athletes?

basic

Everyone's going to hate on you if you stand out—you just have to ignore it.

natural

Don’t hate on people just because they have something you want.

natural

You can give advice without hating on someone’s choices.

natural