hate-watch

hate-watch

To watch a show, film, or other program that one strongly dislikes for the purpose of being able to criticize it or derive enjoyment from such disdain. No, I don't actually like "The Bachelor," I just hate-watch it.
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • party pooper
  • party-pooper
  • pooper
  • your, his, etc. bête noire
  • bête
  • bête noire
  • noire
  • be here for (something)
  • make a noise
  • make noise (about something)
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