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hustled

The correct spelling is hustled.

How to pronounce hustled

verb

Say it like: Hus-tle-d

The correct spelling is hustled. To push someone roughly, to crowd, to jostle. 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.

Definition

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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