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to hustle
01
to cause someone or something to move quickly
Transitive: to hustle sb somewhere
Examples
Realizing the urgency, he hustled his friends out of the building before the authorities arrived.
02
to proceed with vigor, often involving a sense of urgency
Intransitive
Examples
The morning rush hour sees commuters hustling to catch trains and buses.
03
to convince or make someone do something
Ditransitive: to hustle sb to do sth
Examples
With charm and enthusiasm, the team leader hustled the team to meet the tight project deadline.
04
to use assertive and energetic tactics to promote and sell products or services
Transitive: to hustle products or services
Examples
The street vendor hustled his merchandise, calling out discounts and attracting passersby.
05
to achieve or acquire something through determined and vigorous efforts
Transitive: to hustle an achievement
Examples
She hustled a promotion by consistently exceeding performance expectations.
Hustle
01
a state of rapid, busy, or energetic activity
Examples
The morning hustle at the train station was overwhelming.
02
a fraudulent or deceptive scheme or activity designed to obtain money or other benefits through dishonest or illegal means
Examples
Organized crime syndicates often operate illegal hustles such as drug trafficking and money laundering.
03
a project or activity undertaken to earn money or achieve a goal
SlangExamples
Everybody 's got a hustle these days.
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