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Hateration
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(African American) hostility, dislike, or animosity directed toward someone, often without good reason
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What does "hateration" mean in African American slang?
The structure adds the suffix "-ation" (indicating a process or condition) to "hater" (someone who dislikes or resents others' success), forming a noun for the act or practice of hating. It is used in African American Vernacular English (AAVE) and hip hop culture to describe hostility, dislike, or animosity directed toward someone, often without good reason, typically out of jealousy or insecurity. People typically say "I don't need all this hateration" or "She's spreading hateration in the group."
Examples
Ignore the hateration and keep doing your thing.
