Meaning of haters gonna hate | Babel Free

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The opinions of critics ultimately have no effect and are unlikely to change, so it is best to ignore them.

slang

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“Playas gonna play / Haters gonna hate / That's the way it is / That's just how it's been”

“If anyone asks why you're wearing a bathrobe in public, just roll your eyes and keep on strutting. Haters gonna hate.”

“[Amanda Palmer:] I think the key is to NOT defend yourself too much. Haters gonna hate, especially in the age of the Internet, where everyone can hide behind their walls and masks while spewing venom, truisms, and righteousness.”

“Cause the players gonna play, play, play, play, play And the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate Baby, I'm just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake I shake it off, I shake it off”

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