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hustler

/ˈhʌsləɹ/

Meanings
  • noun

    A person who works very hard, especially to make money or achieve success.

    - "He's a hustler in the business world."
    - "She's a hustler when it comes to making sales."

Rhymes
Words rhyming with hustler
bustler , rustler , muster , duster
Homophones
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  1. Hustler magazine (English) : An adult entertainment magazine

  2. Hustler poker (English) : A specific type of poker game


Variants
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hustler , hustlers
Etymology
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Originally derived from the 19th century African American Vernacular English meaning 'to push', 'to move', or 'to promote'. The term gained popularity in the 1960s and 1970s as a reference to someone who works hard to make a living, particularly in the context of street culture and entrepreneurship.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'hustler' was popularized in the 1970s by rapper Curtis Mayfield in his song 'Pusherman'.

  2. The first Hustler magazine was published in 1974 by Larry Flynt.


Related Concepts
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  1. Entrepreneur: An individual who creates a business, taking on financial risk in the hope of earning profit.

  2. Grind: To work hard, often for an extended period of time, to achieve a goal or make a living.


Culture
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The term 'hustler' has been used extensively in literature, music, and film to describe individuals who work hard to achieve success, often in the face of adversity. In hip hop culture, the term is frequently used as a sign of respect for those who have worked hard to build their careers from the ground up.

How to Memorize "hustler"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine someone working long hours to make a living, or visualize the image of a person selling goods on a street corner.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'hustler' with hard work, determination, and ambition.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the acronym H.U.S.T.L.E.R.: Hardworking, Unyielding, Self-Motivated, Tenacious, Loyal, and Enthusiastic.


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