hustle
Definition
- v. cause to move furtively and hurriedly
- v. sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity
- v. get by trying hard
- v. pressure or urge someone into an action
Word forms
- Past participle
- hustled
- Past tense
- hustled
- Present participle
- hustling
- Third person singular
- hustles
Example sentences
n.
The hustle of the crowd at the market made it hard to hear anything.
vt.
She had to hustle her way through the line to catch the bus on time.
vi.
If you want to get a good seat, you need to hustle and get there early.