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hustle

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verb

/ˈhʌsəl/ hustles; hustled; hustling /ˈhʌsəlɪŋ/

[+ obj] :to quickly move or push (someone) often in a rough way

The guards hustled the prisoners into the jail.

The star's manager hustled him out the back door of the theater to avoid the throngs of fans.

She hustled the children (off) to school.

[no obj] chiefly US

to move or work in a quick and energetic way

If we want to catch that bus, we're going to have to hustle. [=rush]

to play a sport with a lot of energy and effort

He's not the most talented player on the team, but he always hustles.

US informal

to get (something, such as money) in an illegal or improper way [+ obj]

She spent her mornings hustling change [=asking people for money] on the sidewalk. [no obj]

hustling for money

[+ obj] :to sell (something illegal, such as drugs)

He's been hustling drugs for a few years. :to sell (something) in an illegal or improper way

They hustle diamonds, furswhatever people are buying.

[+ obj] informal

to take something and especially money from (someone) by lying or doing something unfair :to swindle or cheat (someone)

She's accused of running an elaborate scam to hustle elderly people.

b chiefly US :to earn money by playing (a gambling game) and especially by playing against people who are less skillful than you are

He made a living by hustling pool.

[no obj] US informal :to work as a prostitute

hustle up

[phrasal verb]

hustle up (something) or hustle (something) up US informal :to quickly get or find (something)

I'll try to hustle up [=rustle up] some tickets to tonight's game.

Let's see if we can hustle up some grub. [=find something to eat]

noun

plural hustles

[noncount] energetic activity

I enjoy the hustle and bustle of the city.

b chiefly US :effort and energy in playing a sport

The fans admire him for his hustle.

[count] informal :a dishonest plan for getting money

She's always trying some kind of hustle [=scam] on the street.

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