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hustling

noun
1
The act of working hard and fast to get something done, often to earn money quickly or through a side venture.
"Her hustling on weekends selling homemade candles paid for the whole trip."
"He respected the hustling it took to build a business from nothing."

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In plain EnglishGrinding away energetically to make money or get ahead, often outside a normal job.

Common pairings
side hustling constant hustling hustling for a living

Word Forms

hustlings plural

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