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To force or push one's way
“Many times, we hustle our way through our lives only to wind up with a big heap of dissatisfaction at a certain point.”
To move quickly
“Passersby would hustle past without giving the place a second glance.”
To pressure someone into doing something
“They would then hustle them into saying something that would make the next morning's headlines.”
To devote serious and sustained effort to
“The team would really hustle to get the project finished on time.”
To cheat, deceive or defraud someone for personal gain
“The swindler would hustle cashiers by confusing them at the counter.”
To rush or hurry
“He glanced at the clock and realized he'd need to hustle before Laturno gave away his chair and his meal.”
To push roughly
“Protestors would aggressively hustle those who wanted to listen to an opinion opposed to their own.”
To inflict emotional or physical harm or distress upon
Mooch
To pursue with romantic interest, especially in an aggressive, sexually suggestive manner
To confuse or bewilder
To manipulate or influence an event
To receive as return for payment or effort
To persuade someone to do something by talking to them
To approach to offer one's services as a prostitute, or otherwise make improper proposals
To illegally take possession of (especially items of low value)
Make a low, steady continuous sound like that of a bee
To persuade someone of the merits of
Bet money or something else in a gamble
To politely or formally ask for
To crowd around (someone), sometimes with hostility
To arrange or contrive
A state of great activity
“Others may simply wish to take their dog for a walk, visit family, or escape the hustle of major cities.”
A willingness to undertake new or risky endeavors
“You'd best find a salesman with some hustle that's willing to peddle your dodgy product.”
Great, and often showy or disorderly, speed
“Elvis then left the building with great hustle.”
A fraudulent scheme or action
“His claim to being a Nigerian prince was, in actuality, a devious hustle aimed at fleecing society's most vulnerable.”
Flair, zest, or vitality
Moisture in air or falling from sky
Whirr or bustle
A rush or hurry towards a destination or goal
Drive
The action or crime of stealing
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