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Meaning of hustle

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

hustle

Pronunciation:/ˈhʌsəl/

noun

Definitions

  1. A state of busy activity.

  2. A propensity to work hard and get things done; ability to hustle.

  3. (preceded by definite article) A type of disco dance, commonly danced to the Van McCoy song The Hustle.

  4. An activity, such as prostitution or reselling stolen items, that a prisoner uses to earn money in prison.

verb

Definitions

  1. To push someone roughly, to crowd, to jostle.

  2. To rush or hurry.

    Example: I'll have to hustle to get there on time.

  3. To bundle; to stow something quickly.

  4. To con or deceive; especially financially.

    Example: The guy tried to hustle me into buying into a bogus real estate deal.