hustle

[ˈhʌsl]

hustle Definition

  • 1to move quickly and with purpose, often in a busy or crowded environment
  • 2to work hard, especially at a job or task that requires a lot of effort
  • 3to engage in dishonest or illegal activities in order to make money

Using hustle: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hustle" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I had to hustle to catch the train.

  • Example

    She's been hustling all day to finish the project.

  • Example

    He got caught hustling drugs on the street corner.

  • Example

    The salesman was trying to hustle me into buying a car I didn't want.

hustle Synonyms and Antonyms

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Idioms Using hustle

  • to cheat or trick someone out of something, usually money

    Example

    The con artist hustled her out of her life savings.

  • to work hard and persistently in order to achieve a goal

    Example

    He knew that success wouldn't come easy, so he had to hustle and grind every day.

  • to use both one's wits and physical strength to get what one wants

    Example

    He had to use a combination of hustle and muscle to get the job done.

Phrases with hustle

  • a noisy and busy activity, often in a public place

    Example

    The hustle and bustle of the city can be overwhelming for some people.

  • hustle up

    to hurry up or move more quickly

    Example

    We need to hustle up if we want to make it to the movie on time.

  • the combination of hard work and creativity required to succeed in a particular field

    Example

    He used his hustle and flow to become one of the most successful rappers in the industry.

Origins of hustle

from Dutch 'husselen', meaning 'to shake' or 'to toss'

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Summary: hustle in Brief

The verb 'hustle' [ˈhʌsl] has three main meanings: to move quickly and with purpose, to work hard, and to engage in dishonest or illegal activities. It is often used in phrases like 'hustle and bustle,' referring to busy environments, and idioms like 'hustle and grind,' denoting persistent hard work. Examples include 'I had to hustle to catch the train' and 'He got caught hustling drugs on the street corner.'

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