hit up

phrasal verb

hit up; hitting up; hits up

US, informal

: to ask (someone) for something (such as money)

She's waiting for the right moment to hit up her father for a loan.

I donated money to that charity a few months ago, and they're already hitting me up for more.

Examples of hit up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Savvy fashion lovers perennially hit up the Nordstrom Anniversary sale to get a head start on filling in their wardrobe for the coming season–think: deeply discounted Stuart Weitzman ballet flats and cozy pajamas. —Ashley Davis, WWD, 17 July 2024

The two hit up Zanzibar in Tanzania and shared some images with their followers on Instagram. —Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 9 July 2024

Hogan hit up Big Daddy’s Wine & Liquors in Hollywood, then the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino a few miles away. —Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 June 2024

After breaking a sweat or shopping, hit up local hot spots like Green’s Pharmacy & Luncheonette and Sprinkles Ice Cream. —Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2024