hustle
Pronunciation:
/ˈhʌsəl/noun
Definitions
A state of busy activity.
A propensity to work hard and get things done; ability to hustle.
(preceded by definite article) A type of disco dance, commonly danced to the Van McCoy song The Hustle.
An activity, such as prostitution or reselling stolen items, that a prisoner uses to earn money in prison.
verb
Definitions
To push someone roughly, to crowd, to jostle.
To rush or hurry.
Example: I'll have to hustle to get there on time.
To bundle; to stow something quickly.
To con or deceive; especially financially.
Example: The guy tried to hustle me into buying into a bogus real estate deal.