1. people who work energetically and aggressively to achieve success, especially in business
Usage: informal
2. people who obtain money through dishonest or aggressive means
Usage: informal
3. people who play pool or billiards for money, often by concealing their skill level
Usage: informal

Examples

• The young hustlers started their own tech company in college.
• Street hustlers tried to sell fake watches to tourists.
• She admired the hustlers who built successful businesses from nothing.
• The pool hall was full of hustlers looking for easy money.
• These hustlers work eighteen-hour days to make their dreams come true.
• Police warned residents about hustlers running investment scams.
• The documentary followed several hustlers trying to make it in the music industry.