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hate-watching

hate-watching noun: the practice of watching a television program that one dislikes for the pleasure one derives from criticizing or mocking it. Also the present participle and gerund of hate-watch.

Noun

hate-watching (uncountable)

  1. The practice of watching a television program that one dislikes for the pleasure one derives from criticizing or mocking it.
    • But the essence of hate-watching seems to take its cue from a wisecrack once made about newspapers: TV shows are never good enough, but a bad one is a joy forever.2012 June 3, Frazier Moore, “Hit TV we hate to love”, in The Times Leader, page 4F
    • In fact, hate-watching is a byproduct of a spoiled culture, awash in choices and television that aspires to greatness. You did not have hate-watching when your choices were “The Love Boat” and “Knight Rider.”2013 February 24, Christopher Borrelli, “What does hate-watching mean?”, in Chicago Tribune

Also used as

hate-watching is also the present participle and gerund of hate-watch.

Questions about hate-watching

What does hate-watching mean?
Hate-watching means the practice of watching a television program that one dislikes for the pleasure one derives from criticizing or mocking it.
What part of speech is hate-watching?
Hate-watching is a noun.

Words near hate-watching in the dictionary

  1. hate-watchable
  2. hate-watched
  3. hate-watcher
  4. hate-watchers
  5. hate-watches
  6. hate-watching
  7. hateable
  8. hateblog
  9. hateblogs
  10. hateboner
  11. hateboners

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