hustle

/ˈhʌsəl/verb
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

To push someone roughly; to crowd; to jostle.

2

To rush or hurry.

3

To bundle; to stow something quickly.

4

To con, swindle, or deceive, especially financially.

5

To play deliberately badly at a game or sport in an attempt to encourage players to challenge one.

6

To obtain by illicit or forceful action.

7

To sell sex; to work as a pimp.

8

To be a prostitute; to exchange use of one's body for sexual purposes for money.

9

To serve (a clientele) as a prostitute.

10

To dance the hustle, a disco dance.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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