hustling

Meanings

• verb

  The act of actively pursuing income-earning opportunities, often in an aggressive or persistent manner.

  - "He's always hustling for his next gig."
  - "She hustles every day to make ends meet."

• verb

  To work very hard and be very energetic and determined in order to achieve something.

  - "He hustled to finish the project before the deadline."
  - "She's always hustling to get ahead in her career."

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Synonyms

sell one's body , turn tricks , defraud , swindle , fly , make tracks , labor , pimp

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hustling
russling , fussling , mussling , dussling

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Variants

List of all variants of hustling that leads to same result
hustle , hustled , hustles , hustling , hustle up , hustled up , hustles up , hustling up

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'to move or shake vigorously.' Later came to mean 'to work hard and make money.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'hustle' was popularized in the 1970s by urban literature and music.

2. The word 'hustle' has its roots in the Yoruba language, meaning 'to move or shake vigorously.'

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Related Concepts

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1. entrepreneurship: Hustling is a form of entrepreneurship, where individuals take the initiative to create their own income-earning opportunities.

2. grind: Hustling is often referred to as 'grinding,' implying a long and difficult process to achieve a goal.

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Culture

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Hustling is a common theme in urban literature and music, often portrayed as a way of life for those in disadvantaged communities.

How to Memorize "hustling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone aggressively selling products or services, or someone working long hours to make money.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with hard work, determination, and making money.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the HUSTLE acronym: Hunger, Urgency, Sacrifice, Tenacity, and Loyalty.

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