hustle

hus-tle · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    (verb) To move or act quickly and energetically.

  2. 2.

    (verb) To push or force someone to move quickly.

  3. 3.

    (verb, informal) To obtain by aggressive or illicit means; to swindle.

  4. 4.

    (verb, informal) To work hard to earn money.

  5. 5.

    (noun) Busy, energetic activity.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    hustle and bustle — Busy, noisy activity
  • •
    side hustle — A secondary job or source of income
  • •
    hustle someone — To pressure or cheat someone

Related words

Antonyms: dawdle, loiter
See also: bustle, hurry, rush
Synonyms: bustle, hurry, push, rush

Etymology

From Dutch husselen or hutselen ("to shake, to toss").