hustle

hus|tle¹ [ˈhʌsəl] v past tense and past participle hustled present participle hustling

[Date: 1600-1700; : Dutch; Origin: husselen 'to shake']

1.) [T]

to make someone move quickly, especially by pushing them roughly

hustle sb into/out of/through etc sth

▪ I was hustled out of the building by a couple of security men.

hustle sb away

▪ He was hustled away by police officers.

2.) [i]AmE

to do something with a lot of energy and determination

▪ Cindy's not a great player, but she really hustles.

3.) [i]AmE

to hurry in doing something or going somewhere

▪ We need to hustle if we're going to make this flight.

4.) [I and T] AmE

to sell or obtain things in an illegal or dishonest way

▪ thieves hustling stolen goods on the street

5.) [i]AmE informal to work as a ↑prostitute, or to be in charge of prostitutes

hustle ²

hustle² n [U]

1.) busy and noisy activity

▪ the hustle and bustle of the market place

2.) AmE ways of getting money that involve cheating or deceiving people

3.) AmE when someone does something quickly, with a lot of effort and eagerness

▪ The team has a lot of talent but no hustle.