hustler
noun
an enterprising person determined to succeed; go-getter.
hustlers
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pluralof hustler.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But the pair are just the latest in the long line of hustlers, fraudsters and canny opportunists who have been working to undermine science in this country for more than a century.
From Salon ● Aug. 13, 2026
But he is keenly aware that he needs to keep including the street hustlers and schemers that fans expect.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
Her videos feature a mix of her playing online and in person, including against New York's famed Washington Square Park hustlers.
From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2026
But the opportunity to profit from advertising revenue and sponsorship money has also attracted side hustlers just like Jordan, who hope to generate income outside their full-time jobs.
From Slate ● Mar. 14, 2025
The hustlers at this time were in the daily six o’clock congregation, having their favorite bars all over Harlem largely to themselves.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
