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.
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And for a sweet trip down memory lane, hit up the stalls dishing out nostalgic treats like candy and coconut wraps, Ding Ding candy, and dragon's beard candy.
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Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
There's definitely no global chain drug store or big-box retailer to hit up in a pinch.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
Miami can release Tagovailoa as one of the team’s two post-June 1 cuts, and split his cap hit up over a two-year period.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Ventimi Heated Blanket, $30 with Prime Upgrade your blanket collection with this 50-by-60-inch throw, with five temperature settings, hitting up to 115 degrees.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Feb. 2026
There's definitely no global chain drug store or big-box retailer to hit up in a pinch.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
Miami can release Tagovailoa as one of the team’s two post-June 1 cuts, and split his cap hit up over a two-year period.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
Ventimi Heated Blanket, $30 with Prime Upgrade your blanket collection with this 50-by-60-inch throw, with five temperature settings, hitting up to 115 degrees.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 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 24 Feb. 2026.
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