Hater
A person who is angry or jealous of someone
Example
He called the cops on me cause I was too loud
What a hater!
Stephen A. Smith calling out a hater
Related Slang
| h8r | Hater |
| Haterade | The drink of someone who disapproves of another's actions/lifestyle |
| h8 | Hate |
| Douchebag | An arrogant jerk |
| AJ | Absolute jerk |
| Living rent free | Being obsessed about |
| Rent Free In My Head | Frequently on my mind |
| YBS | You'll be sorry |
| YSJ | You're so jealin' |
| Sleeping on | Underestimating |
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A "hater" is someone who shows consistent negativity toward another person, usually out of jealousy, resentment, or insecurity. People often use the term to describe when someone criticizes or dismisses another's success, style, or confidence without a clear reason, just to bring them down. Therefore, calling someone a "hater" suggests their criticism isn't constructive but instead rooted in bitterness (e.g., "Haters don't like me because I'm doing something right").
The word "hater" gained popularity in the early 2000s, particularly in hip-hop culture, where artists used it to dismiss criticism and boost their confidence. Phrases like "haters gonna hate" became memes and social slogans, especially among teens and young adults on platforms like Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram, and the term remains widely used today.