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Hustle (Noun)

A swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The group was involved in a hustle that swindled unsuspecting tourists out of thousands at the roulette table.
He fell victim to a hustle that convinced him to invest in a timeshare that didn't exist.
The town was notorious for its hustle, with shady characters preying on unwary visitors.
She lost her savings in a hustle that promised unusually high returns on a dubious investment.
The city authorities shut down a major hustle that had been selling fake art pieces to wealthy collectors.

A rapid active commotion.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The noise and hustle of the city made it hard to focus on work.
As I rushed through the crowd at the train station I got caught up in a frantic hustle.
News spread like wildfire and suddenly the once quiet town was filled with hustle and activity.
Getting everything ready for the big launch created such a hustle around the office.
The hustle and chatter of excited attendees filled the atmosphere of the conference hall.