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Hassling: meaning, definitions and examples

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hassling

 

[ ˈhæslɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

informal situation

Hassling refers to the act of bothering or annoying someone persistently. It often implies a degree of annoyance or irritation in the interactions. This can include nagging, pestering, or making demands that are unwelcome. In some contexts, it can also suggest a more aggressive or obnoxious form of persistence. Overall, hassling signifies a disruption in someone's peace or comfort due to unwarranted attention or interference.

Synonyms

bothering, harassing, nagging, pestering

Examples of usage

  • Stop hassling me about my decisions.
  • She was hassling him for not returning her call.
  • They kept hassling the manager for a refund.

Translations

Translations of the word "hassling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 perturbar

🇮🇳 परेशान करना

🇩🇪 nerven

🇮🇩 menggangu

🇺🇦 докучати

🇵🇱 nękać

🇯🇵 迷惑をかける

🇫🇷 harceler

🇪🇸 acosar

🇹🇷 rahatsız etmek

🇰🇷 괴롭히다

🇸🇦 يُزعج

🇨🇿 obtěžovat

🇸🇰 otravovať

🇨🇳 骚扰

🇸🇮 motiti

🇮🇸 trufla

🇰🇿 алаңдату

🇬🇪 დაღლილი

🇦🇿 narahat etmək

🇲🇽 acosar

Word origin

The word 'hassling' is derived from the verb 'hassle', which originally emerged in the United States in the late 1960s. The exact origin of 'hassle' is unclear, but it is thought to be a variation of the earlier word 'hazzle', which means to confuse or perplex. The use of 'hassle' captured a sense of being bothered or annoyed, often in a way that involved persistence or repeated action. Over the years, 'hassling' has evolved to encompass various forms of nagging, pestering, or pressuring someone, particularly in informal contexts. The informal nature of the term suggests a casual nuance, often used in everyday conversations to describe minor annoyances. Today, 'hassling' is widely recognized, especially among younger generations, as a part of colloquial English, reflecting the often frustrating dynamics of social interactions.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,375, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.