Hustler
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhʌsləɹ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Hustler is a noun meaning One who rushes or hurries; an energetic person.
Meaning
One who rushes or hurries; an energetic person.
More Meanings
- Somebody who pretends to be an amateur at a game in order to win bets.
- A prostitute.
- A charlatan, huckster, grifter, swindler, a scoundrel.
- (corporate jargon) One who is willing to suffer the most for the sake of company profits; a hard worker.
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: ringer
Both of these people are race hustlers, though not of the same degree.
So why were what I consider the usual national race hustler personalities here in Minnesota?
Word Forms
- hustlers
Synonyms for hustler
Depending on context, synonyms include sandbagger, shark, ringer, operator, slattern, hooker.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include operator, streetwalker, floozie, slattern, hooker, floozy.
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