hassle

American  

[has-uhl] / ˈhæs əl /

noun

1. a disorderly dispute.

   Synonyms:

   scrap , row , quarrel , squabble

2. 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.

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verb (used without object)

hassled, hassling

1. to dispute or quarrel.

   children hassling over who has the most toys.

   Synonyms:

   scrap , row , quarrel , squabble

2. to take time or effort.

   We don't want to hassle with all that waiting in line.

verb (used with object)

hassled, hassling

1. to bother, annoy, or harass.

   I'll do the work, so don't hassle me.

hassle British  

/ ˈhæsəl /

noun

1. a prolonged argument; wrangle

2. a great deal of trouble; difficulty; nuisance

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verb

1. (intr) to quarrel or wrangle

2. (tr) to cause annoyance or trouble to (someone); harass

Other Word Forms

• unhassled adjective

Etymology

Origin of hassle

First recorded in 1935–40; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

WSJ | Buy Side: Save the hassle and waste with one of these artificial Christmas trees that look as good as the real thing.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the chancellor said in her speech that, if this was the only source of income people had, then they would not face the administrative hassle.

From BBC

The analysts said that incumbents and new entrants have a few reasons to work together, including so that commercial satellite firms can avoid the hassle of winning over global regulators.

From MarketWatch

But the tiny slice of places that don’t could present unexpected hassles for cardholders, especially for those who tend to frequent smaller shops.

From The Wall Street Journal

It can be a hassle, so Padval was intrigued when I told him about “convertibles,” which combine a hanging garment bag with a totable duffel.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• bickering
• commotion
• difficulty
• inconvenience
• squabble
• tumult
• wrangle