Word
hustler
Phoneticshus·tler
US/ˈhəsəɫɝ/
UK/hˈʌslɐ/
Definition
n. a person who is very good at making money or winning in games, often by using clever tricks. In the military, it can also mean a person who is very good at their job and works hard to get ahead.
n. a person who is highly skilled in a particular field, especially in gambling or business, and is known for their ability to succeed through aggressive or clever tactics. In a military context, it refers to a soldier who is exceptionally competent and proactive in their duties.
Examples
“He is a real hustler at the poker table.”
“The team needed a hustler to lead the charge during the final minutes of the championship game.”
Examples
simple
“He is a real hustler at the poker table.”
contextual
“The team needed a hustler to lead the charge during the final minutes of the championship game.”
Real-World Examples
“Sometimes the fakes and hubris-filled hustlers get their comeuppance and observers get some satisfaction.” Etymology
From hustle + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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