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
- A fight or argument.
- An action which is not worth the difficulty involved.
- (transitive) To trouble, to bother, to annoy.
- (transitive) To pick a fight or start an argument with.
- (transitive) To work through something troublesome; to be bothered by.
- (military, aviation, slang) To engage in a mock dogfight.
- (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
- hassles
- hassling
- hassled
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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