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player hater
What does player hater mean?
A person who hates on someone else's success, looks, or game out of envy.
"Ignore the player haters, keep winning."
Origin
AAVE and hip-hop slang from the 90s, where a 'player' was someone smooth and successful and a 'player hater' resented them. It gave rise to the now-ubiquitous short form 'hater.'
Frequently asked questions
What does 'player hater' mean?
It's someone who resents another person's success or charm out of jealousy. The modern word 'hater' comes directly from it.
Where did 'player hater' come from?
It's 90s hip-hop and AAVE slang, built on the idea of a 'player' being successful and the 'hater' envying them.
Is 'player hater' the same as 'hater'?
Yes, 'hater' is just the shortened, more modern version. It dropped the 'player' part but kept the meaning.
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