hustle

Pronunciation: /ˈhʌsəl/ (American English)

Origin: Early 17th century, from Dutch husselen, meaning 'to shake, toss'

Part of Speech: verb, noun

Meanings:

1. (verb) To move or work in a quick, energetic way
2. (verb) To push or force someone to move hurriedly
3. (verb) To obtain something by energetic activity
4. (noun) Busy movement and activity
5. (noun, informal) A dishonest or illegal way of making money

Example Sentences:

1. The busy executive hustled from one meeting to another.
2. The security guards hustled the protesters out of the building.
3. She's been hustling to get her new business off the ground.
4. There's always a lot of hustle and bustle in the city center.
5. He made his money through various hustles on the streets.

Related Words:

• Forms: hustles, hustled, hustling
• Synonyms:
  • (verb) rush, hurry, bustle, scramble
  • (noun) activity, commotion, energy, drive

Memorization Trick:

Think of "hustle" as "Hurry Up, Swift Task, Lively Effort." This encapsulates the essence of quick, energetic movement or work associated with the word.