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Meaning of the word hustle in English

What does hustle mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hustle

US /ˈhʌs.əl/
UK /ˈhʌs.əl/
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Verb

1.

to push or shove roughly

Example:
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He was hustled out of the building by security.
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The crowd began to hustle forward.
Synonym:
shove push jostle elbow prod
2.

to work hard and quickly to achieve something, especially to earn money

Example:
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He had to hustle to make ends meet.
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She's always hustling for new clients.
Synonym:
strive endeavor toil scramble work hard
3.

to obtain by forceful action or persuasion

Example:
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He tried to hustle me out of my money.
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They were hustling tickets outside the stadium.
Synonym:
swindle con scam exploit hawk

Noun

a state of great activity, especially in order to make money

Example:
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The city is a constant hustle and bustle.
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He's always on the hustle, looking for opportunities.
Synonym:
bustle activity commotion scurry flurry
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