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hustle

The correct spelling is hustle.

How to pronounce hustle

/ˈhʌsəl/
noun

IPA: /ˈhʌsəl/

Say it like: Hus-tle

The correct spelling is hustle. A state of busy activity. For example: "I'll have to hustle to get there on time."

Usage Examples

I'll have to hustle to get there on time.

The guy tried to hustle me into buying into a bogus real estate deal.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A state of busy activity.
  2. 2.A propensity to work hard and get things done; ability to hustle.
  3. 3.(preceded by definite article) A type of disco dance, commonly danced to the Van McCoy song The Hustle.
  4. 4.An activity, such as prostitution or reselling stolen items, that a prisoner uses to earn money in prison.

verb

  1. 1.To push someone roughly, to crowd, to jostle.
  2. 2.To rush or hurry.
  3. 3.To bundle; to stow something quickly.
  4. 4.To con or deceive; especially financially.
  5. 5.To play deliberately badly at a game or sport in an attempt to encourage players to challenge.

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