hit-up

Solicit money informally

Hit-up is a noun form of the phrasal verb hit up, meaning a request or solicitation—typically for money, a favor, or participation: I got another hit-up from my cousin asking for a loan.

The term often implies the request is unwelcome or recurring.

In graffiti culture, a hit-up is a quick tag or piece done in a public space.

solicit

beg

Ask with desperation

borrowObtain for temporary use
cadgeObtain by begging
hustleEnergetic, aggressive action

panhandle · scrounge · mooch · sponge · freeload · shake down · lean on · work · squeeze · nickel-and-dime

request

ask

Seek an answer

contactCommunication or physical touch
messageTransmitted communication
approachWay of handling something

reach out · text · call · ping · DM · tap · get ahold of · touch base · buzz · holler at

visit

stop by

Visit briefly

swing byVisit briefly, informally
drop inVisit without notice
check outSettle up and leave

go to · frequent · cruise · roll through · make the rounds · club-hop · explore · scope out

Opposites

formality of request

hit-uppetition

Formal written appeal

requisition

direction of request

hit-upoffer

Proposal to provide

give freely · volunteer · donate · bestow · gift

social dynamic

hit-upghost

Apparition of the dead

avoid · ignore · go it alone · leave alone · steer clear of

Family

hit, up, hits, hitting, hitter, hitters, ups, upped, upping

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