Hustle — synonyms, definition

1. hustle (Noun)

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hustle (Noun) — A swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property.

hustle (Noun) — A rapid active commotion.

cheat commotion din rig ruckus ruction rumpus swindle tumult sting operation

2. hustle (Verb)

accelerate bustle bustle about dash dispatch expedite fly hasten hurry pander pimp pluck procure push on quicken race roll run rush scramble • • •

hustle (Verb) — Cause to move furtively and hurriedly. ex. "The secret service agents hustled the speaker out of the amphitheatre"

hustle (Verb) — Move or cause to move energetically or busily. ex. "The cheerleaders hustled about excitedly before their performance"

hustle (Verb) — Sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity.

hustle (Verb) — Get by trying hard. ex. "she hustled a free lunch from the waiter"

hustle (Verb) — Pressure or urge someone into an action.

displace have move persuade receive steal

3. hustle (US)

4. hustle (n/v)

bamboozle beg con hassle pester pimp swindle