hust

/hʌst/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who makes a living by hustling, or aggressively pursuing opportunities, especially in a competitive or shady environment

“He’s a young hust trying to make it big in the music industry.”

2. verb

to pursue opportunities aggressively or to try to make a living by doing something

“She’s been hustling to get her business off the ground.”

Synonyms

  • grifter
  • scammer

Antonyms

  • loafer
  • slacker