English dictionary
hustle
/'h/@/s/@/l/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property
Source: WordNet 3.0
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a rapid active commotion
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verb
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cause to move furtively and hurriedly
ExamplesThe secret service agents hustled the speaker out of the amphitheater.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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move or cause to move energetically or busily
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sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity
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get by trying hard
ExamplesShe hustled a free lunch from the waiter.
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pressure or urge someone into an action
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To shake together in confusion; to push, jostle, or crowd rudely; to handle roughly; as, to <i>hustle</i> a person out of a room.
Source: webster1913
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To push or crows; to force one's way; to move hustily and with confusion; a hurry.
Source: webster1913