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Hustle: meaning, definitions and examples

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hustle

 

[ ˈhʌsəl ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

hard work

To hustle means to work hard, especially in a competitive or pressured situation. It involves putting in extra effort, being persistent, and staying focused on achieving a goal.

Synonyms

grind, strive, work hard

Examples of usage

  • She hustled to meet the deadline for the project.
  • He hustled to make a name for himself in the music industry.
  • They hustled to succeed despite facing many obstacles.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

As a noun, hustle refers to a busy and energetic activity or movement. It can also mean a fraud or swindle.

Synonyms

activity, bustle, scam

Examples of usage

  • The city streets were full of hustle and bustle.
  • He made a living through various hustles.

Translations

Translations of the word "hustle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 correria

🇮🇳 धक्का-मुक्की

🇩🇪 Hektik

🇮🇩 keramaian

🇺🇦 метушня

🇵🇱 krzątanina

🇯🇵 喧騒 (けんそう)

🇫🇷 agitation

🇪🇸 ajetreo

🇹🇷 koşuşturma

🇰🇷 서두름

🇸🇦 ضجيج

🇨🇿 spěch

🇸🇰 ponáhľanie

🇨🇳 喧嚣 (xuānxiāo)

🇸🇮 hitenje

🇮🇸 vafstur

🇰🇿 арпалыс

🇬🇪 ხმაური

🇦🇿 tələsik

🇲🇽 ajetreo

Etymology

The word 'hustle' originated in the early 17th century from the Dutch word 'husselen', meaning 'to shake' or 'to toss'. Over time, it evolved to represent the idea of busy activity or hard work. In American English, 'hustle' also took on the meaning of a fraud or swindle, reflecting the fast-paced and sometimes deceptive nature of certain activities.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,901, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.