hate-watching
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.76 in modern English
24
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
The practice of watching a television program that one dislikes for the pleasure one derives from criticizing or mocking it.
Uncountable
verb
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."