ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Hassle

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈhæsl̩/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Hassle is a noun meaning Trouble, bother, unwanted annoyances or problems.

Meaning

Trouble, bother, unwanted annoyances or problems.

More Meanings

  1. A fight or argument.
  2. An action which is not worth the difficulty involved.
  3. (transitive) To trouble, to bother, to annoy.
  4. (transitive) To pick a fight or start an argument with.
  5. (transitive) To work through something troublesome; to be bothered by.
  6. (military, aviation, slang) To engage in a mock dogfight.
  7. (Philippines) hassling; hasslesome

Example Sentences

I went through a lot of hassle to be the first to get a ticket.
"Oh uncool bush! Unloose this passle Of furry cats that you hassle!"
The unlucky boy was hassled by a gang of troublemakers on his way home.
If you don't want to hassle through converting formats, you'll have to stick with one program.

Word Forms

Synonyms for hassle

Depending on context, synonyms include disturb, irritate, molest, aggravate, annoy, nettle.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include trouble, bother, molest, harass, provoke, fuss.

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