hit up
phrasal verb.phrasal verb. to contact someone to ask for something, like information, money, or a favor. You might also use it when you want to suggest doing an activity together.
phrasal verb. to contact or approach someone with a specific request or proposal; functions as a transitive phrasal verb with a high degree of informality.
Hit me up if you want to grab coffee later.
I'm going to hit up my brother for a loan so I can fix my car this week.
While the marketing team decided to hit up several influencers for a partnership, the legal department remained cautious about the potential brand risks involved.
The object is almost always a person or a group of people.
Explain that while 'hit up' often implies asking for something (like money), in modern digital contexts it is frequently used as a synonym for 'text me' or 'call me'.
I will hit up to him later.I will hit him up later.The verb is transitive and does not take the preposition 'to' before the object.
Last updated April 24, 2026