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In a state of constant activity
“Down by the port, we found a hustling cafe renowned for its artisan bread and pastries.”
Having or showing boldness, ambition and initiative in achieving a goal
Being regularly preoccupied
The property of being fast
The act of engaging in carnal activity in exchange for payment
Present participle for 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.”
Present participle for to move quickly
“Passersby would hustle past without giving the place a second glance.”
Present participle for to pressure someone into doing something
“They would then hustle them into saying something that would make the next morning's headlines.”
Present participle for to devote serious and sustained effort to
“The team would really hustle to get the project finished on time.”
Present participle for to cheat, deceive or defraud someone for personal gain
“The swindler would hustle cashiers by confusing them at the counter.”
Present participle for to rush or hurry in movement or action
“He glanced at the clock and realized he'd need to hustle before Laturno gave away his chair and his meal.”
Present participle for to push roughly
“Protestors would aggressively hustle those who wanted to listen to an opinion opposed to their own.”
Present participle for to persuade (an unwilling person) to do something by using force or threats
Present participle for to be engaged in tasks or activities
Present participle for to acquire or gain, especially in return for one's effort or behavior
Present participle for to practice the world's oldest profession
Present participle for to obtain (something) for free by begging or persuasion
Present participle for to make or offer inappropriate proposals or services
Present participle for to bother or cause distress in (someone)
Present participle for to cause to move or progress with haste
Present participle for to manipulate or influence an event
Present participle for to pursue with romantic interest, especially in an aggressive, sexually suggestive manner
Present participle for to persuade someone to do something by talking to them
Present participle for to bet money or something else in a gamble
Present participle for to sacrifice (oneself, one's talents, etc.) in return for profit or some other advantage
Present participle for to persuade someone of the merits of
Present participle for to be in a state of great activity
Present participle for to politely or formally ask for
Present participle for to crowd around (someone), sometimes with hostility
Present participle for to arrange or contrive
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