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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Sunrise Apache Alpine Coaster at Sunrise Park Resort In the White Mountains of eastern Arizona, this half-mile coaster hits up to 25 mph on 3,287 feet of track.
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 15 Aug. 2025
After hitting up various hot spots across South Florida, the champion Florida Panthers are keeping the celebrations going — this time with a stop at Mai-Kai in Fort Lauderdale.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 21 June 2025
For budget-friendly fabulousness, hit up Pavement, Treasure City and Buffalo Exchange.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 7 July 2025
On the agenda is hitting up his favorite flea market, enjoying a seafood brunch at Catch and sober bar hopping in West Hollywood.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 15 Aug. 2025
After hitting up various hot spots across South Florida, the champion Florida Panthers are keeping the celebrations going — this time with a stop at Mai-Kai in Fort Lauderdale.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 21 June 2025
For budget-friendly fabulousness, hit up Pavement, Treasure City and Buffalo Exchange.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 7 July 2025
On the agenda is hitting up his favorite flea market, enjoying a seafood brunch at Catch and sober bar hopping in West Hollywood.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
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“Hit up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hit%20up. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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