Hate Sink

Intermediate 📱 Gen-Z / Internet Slang

Definition

A person who becomes the convenient emotional punching bag for your general frustrations—not necessarily because they're particularly deserving, but because they're available and serve a psychological purpose. It's like having a designated villain in your personal story, even if they're mostly innocent.

Example Usage

Jake's not actually a bad guy; he's just my hate sink when I'm in a mood.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Hate%20Sink&defid=10087929)