hustler
noun/ˈhʌslər/
Frequency rank: #13,325 most common English word
Meaning
a person who is aggressively energetic and resourceful, especially in making money or achieving goals, sometimes through clever or dishonest means.
Example sentence
Everyone in the office knew that Marcus was hustler who could close any deal by lunchtime.
Synonyms & related words
- go-getter
- schemer
- operator
- entrepreneur
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