hit up
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.
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On vacation, at the beach, or while hitting up the weekend farmers market, this summer frock delivers convenience in the form of practical pockets.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
Melissa recommended a few ways to cool off this weekend, including hitting up Eddie’s Place in Cotswold.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
Jimmy Kimmel won't be hitting up Elon Musk for spare cash any time soon.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Lean fully into the ballet vibes with a cloudlike duffel bag and sneakerinas to hit up a café in style right after class.
—India Roby, Glamour, 4 June 2026
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
Melissa recommended a few ways to cool off this weekend, including hitting up Eddie’s Place in Cotswold.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 June 2026
Jimmy Kimmel won't be hitting up Elon Musk for spare cash any time soon.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Lean fully into the ballet vibes with a cloudlike duffel bag and sneakerinas to hit up a café in style right after class.
—India Roby, Glamour, 4 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hit up
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“Hit up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hit%20up. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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