Hate-watching
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hate-watching is a noun meaning The practice of watching a television program that one dislikes for the pleasure one derives from criticizing or mocking it.
Meaning
The practice of watching a television program that one dislikes for the pleasure one derives from criticizing or mocking it.
More Meanings
- present participle and gerund of hate-watch
Example Sentences
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.
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.”
Ever since the phenomenon of "hate-watching" emerged — watching a detestable television show and sharing observations about its epic awfulness on social media — I have wondered if there were network execs cynical enough to create a show so bad that the only people who tuned in were hate-watchers.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hate-watcher, hatedom, anti-fan, videophobia, self-hate, hatesite.
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