hassle
[ has-uhl ]
/ ˈhæs əl /
noun
a disorderly dispute.
a problem brought about by pressures of time, money, inconvenience, etc.: Finding a decent place to have lunch in this neighborhood is always a hassle.
verb (used without object), has·sled, has·sling.
to dispute or quarrel: children hassling over who has the most toys.
to take time or effort: We don't want to hassle with all that waiting in line.
verb (used with object), has·sled, has·sling.
to bother, annoy, or harass: I'll do the work, so don't hassle me.
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Origin of hassle
First recorded in 1935–40; origin uncertain
OTHER WORDS FROM hassle
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British Dictionary definitions for hassle
hassle
/ (ˈhæsəl) informal /
noun
a prolonged argument; wrangle
a great deal of trouble; difficulty; nuisance
verb
(intr) to quarrel or wrangle
(tr) to cause annoyance or trouble to (someone); harass
Word Origin for hassle
C20: of unknown origin
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