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1hassle
noun has·sle \ˈha-səl\
: something that is annoying or that causes trouble
: a fight or argument
Full Definition of HASSLE
1
: a heated often protracted argument : wrangle
2
: a violent skirmish : fight
3
a : a state of confusion : turmoil b : an annoying or troublesome concern
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First Known Use of HASSLE
1945
2hassle
verb
: to bother or annoy (someone) constantly or repeatedly
: to argue or fight
has·sledhas·sling \-s(ə-)liŋ\
Full Definition of HASSLE
intransitive verb
transitive verb
: to annoy persistently or acutely : harass <gets hassled by the cops>
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Origin of HASSLE
perhaps blend of harass and hustle
First Known Use: 1951
HASSLING Defined for Kids
1hassle
noun has·sle \ˈha-səl\
Definition of HASSLE for Kids
1
: something that annoys or bothers <Filling out these forms is a hassle.>
2
: an argument or fight <She got into a hassle with the neighbor.>
2hassle
verb
has·sledhas·sling
Definition of HASSLE for Kids
: to annoy continuously : harass <“He hassles all the smaller kids on the bus.” — Carl Hiaasen, Hoot>
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