hustler

/ˈhʌstlər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who earns a living by persistent effort and hard work, often in a competitive or unscrupulous manner

“He was a successful hustler who made a fortune on the stock market.”

2. verb

to earn a living by persistent effort and hard work, often in a competitive or unscrupulous manner

“She hustled to get the job done on time.”

Synonyms

  • con artist
  • grifter
  • tough

Antonyms

  • free loader
  • slacker