1. a person who works energetically and aggressively to achieve success
Usage: informal
2. a person who obtains money by questionable or aggressive means
Usage: informal
3. a person who plays pool or billiards for money, especially one who conceals their skill to deceive opponents
Usage: informal

Examples

• She’s a real hustler who built her business from nothing.
• The young entrepreneur was known as a hustler in the tech industry.
• Watch out for hustlers trying to sell fake merchandise on the street.
• He made his living as a pool hustler in downtown bars.
• The hustler pretended to be a beginner before revealing his true skill.
• Her reputation as a hustler helped her close difficult deals.
• The police warned tourists about hustlers operating near the train station.