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Meaning of hustled
The primary meaning of the word "hustled" is to hurry or rush someone or something, often in a forceful or coercive manner.
Etymology of hustled
The word "hustled" originated in the mid-17th century, likely from the Middle English word "hussen", which means "to push or shove"
The word has evolved over time to include various meanings, including to hurry or rush someone or something, and to obtain something by forceful or coercive means
Synonyms
rushed
hurried
sped
hastened
accelerated
expedited
prompted
urged
pushed
driven
forced
coerced
pressured
persuaded
cajoled
wheedled
browbeaten
intimidated
bullied
swindled
cheated
deceived
manipulated
exploited
used
taken advantage of
fleeced
robbed
plundered
pillaged
looted
ravaged
despoiled
stripped
bereaved
deprived
dispossessed
Definitions
- To hurry or rush someone or something, often in a forceful or coercive manner
- * To obtain something by forceful or coercive means
- * To sell or promote something aggressively or dishonestly
Usage Examples
- The tourists were hustled into a taxi by an aggressive driver
- * The salesperson hustled me into buying a product I didn't need
- * The company has been accused of hustling its customers with hidden fees