HUSTLER Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

hustler

noun

ˈhə-slər

Definition of hustler

as in prostitute

a woman who engages in sexual activities for money policemen kept the street clean of hustlers

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as in powerhouse

an ambitious person who eagerly goes after what is desired the ad for the sales job claims that for someone who's a real hustler, the sky's the limit

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Recent Examples of hustler Once there, things get frantic quickly as Carter is on the run from the police, criminals, hustlers and the Yakuza. — William Earl, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026 Kennedy’s Albany is a vital, violent place, a hothouse of gangsters, pool hustlers, bums, crooked politicians, and showgirls. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026 For young professionals, side hustlers, or anyone balancing work and education, lifetime PDF editing access at this price is a no-brainer. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026 Carlyle pitched itself as a local hero in contrast to New York hustlers and greenmailers, replacing its backing from Drexel Burnham’s junk-bond king, Michael Milken, with money from blue-chip names like the Mellon family. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hustler

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Noun

Brought to Spain, the Colombian prostitutes are required to work off a debt run up by not only the airfare but much more.

— John Hopewell, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
And in the early ’80s, there were prostitutes on every street corner in Hollywood.

— Steve Appleford, SPIN, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of prostitute

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The theater quickly turned into a West Coast powerhouse, producing trailblazing work, including the plays of Brecht, Beckett and Pinter.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Before Game 1 of the NLCS was played, Brewers general manager Matt Arnold was asked about the premise of small market teams like Milwaukee not being able to compete with powerhouse franchises like Los Angeles and the two teams in New York.

— Isaac Tellechea, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of powerhouse

Noun

Depending on what the alleged hooker’s name was, maybe York was just trying to stay under the Valerie cap?

— Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
Skipper and scrumhalf Lucu darted over after a strong run into contact from his hooker Lamothe and touched down on the half-hour to score France’s fourth try, securing a bonus competition point.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026

Definition of hooker

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