The years of life spent trying to find oneself and figure out what he or she will do with their life. Typically someone's 20's. These youngsters often feel a bit lost about their place in the world but usually have a blast looking.
A person you hate intensely not because they deserve such hatred but because they serve as a focus for your general hatred. A healthy way to dispense with excess animosity.
Jake's not really that big an asshole. He just serves as my hate sink.