verb
- to move or work quickly and energetically
- to push or shove roughly
- to obtain money through aggressive or dishonest means
Usage: informal
noun
- energetic activity or movement
- a dishonest scheme to make money
Usage: informal
Examples
- The players had to hustle to get back on defense.
- She hustled through the crowded subway station.
- The security guard hustled the troublemaker out of the building.
- He tried to hustle tourists with fake jewelry.
- I love the hustle and bustle of city life.
- The street performer’s card trick was just a hustle.
- You need to hustle if you want to catch the bus.