verb
- to work energetically and quickly
- to push or shove roughly
- to obtain money through aggressive or dishonest means
Usage: informal
noun
- busy, energetic activity
Examples
- She hustles to finish her homework before dinner.
- The waiter hustles between tables during the lunch rush.
- The crowd hustles past the subway entrance.
- He hustles tourists with fake jewelry.
- The city’s hustle and bustle can be overwhelming.
- I love the hustle of the busy marketplace.