Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hustler

noun
/ˈhʌs.lər/
Definition
A person who is aggressively pursuing their goals, often in a resourceful or industrious manner.
Examples
  • He’s a real hustler; he always finds a way to make things happen.
  • Many successful entrepreneurs are hustlers who are willing to put in the extra hours.
  • Despite facing numerous challenges, she remained a hustler, ready to take on the world.
Meaning
Someone who works hard, especially in a determined or shrewd way, to achieve personal success or to make money.
Synonyms
  • go-getter
  • entrepreneur
  • striver
  • Achiever
  • Mover and shaker