Phrase guide

hit up

noun · verb · 6 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The act of taking a pass from the dummy half and running straight into the opposition's defensive line without looking to pass.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, rugby, sports

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To visit with or contact someone, especially with a definite purpose.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal, transitive

Examples

  • Why not hit him up for some assistance on the rebuilding project?

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: touch base, chat up

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

To eat or drink; to buy a round of drinks.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • Jerry will hit up a round for us all.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

verb

Meaning 4

To embark on or devote oneself to (an activity); to perform or do (something).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • I hit up the computer to find the answer.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

5

verb

Meaning 5

To take (an intoxicating drug).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: ambitransitive, informal

Examples

  • He hit up with the heroin Jake brought him.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

6

verb

Meaning 6

To request or demand; to confront verbally.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: slang, transitive

Examples

  • He hit me up for twenty bucks.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Spanish: dejar un comentario — contact