26984 words

hustle

10 definitions • 12 examples
1
to make someone move quickly by pushing or pulling them along:

Examples:

After giving his speech, Johnson was hustled out of the hall by bodyguards.
2
to try to persuade someone, especially to buy something, often illegally:

Examples:

to hustle for business/customers
They made a living hustling stolen goods on the streets.
3

Examples:

The team showed a lot of determination and hustle.
4

Examples:

I love the hustle and bustle of the marketplace.
5
a dishonest way of making money:

Examples:

Advertising turns every achievement into a hustle.
6
to act quickly and with energy:

Examples:

If we really hustle, we can finish the job by lunchtime.
7
to push or force someone along:

Examples:

The demonstrators were hustled out of the hall.
8
to forcefully encourage someone to buy something, or to cheat someone:

Examples:

On weekends they hustle tourists on the waterfront.
9
a dishonest way of making money:

Examples:

Advertising turns every achievement into a hustle.
10

Examples:

The team showed a lot of determination and hustle.
They love the hustle and bustle of the city (= its energy and excitement).

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