hustler
Translation
go-getter, swindler, con man
Examples
He is a real hustler and a great salesman.
He is a real hustler and a great salesman.
Be careful; he is a known pool hustler.
Be careful; he is a known pool hustler.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) hustler an ambitious person or a swindler He's a real hustler when it comes to business.
Similar Words
Synonyms: go-getter, entrepreneur; swindler, con artist
Etymology
From the verb 'hustle' + the agent noun suffix '-er'.
Memory Tips
A 'hustler' is someone who 'hustles'—either positively (working hard) or negatively (tricking people).