noun
- annoying or troublesome problems or difficulties
Usage: usually plural or used as a countable noun; informal
verb
- to bother, annoy, or pester someone repeatedly
Usage: informal; transitive verb
Examples
- Dealing with traffic is one of the daily hassles of commuting.
- The paperwork involved in getting a passport is a real hassle.
- Stop hassling me about my homework!
- She hassles her brother constantly about borrowing his things.
- Moving to a new house involves a lot of hassles.
- Don't let minor hassles ruin your day.
- He was hassled by reporters outside the courthouse.