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   Has·sle

   /ˈhas(ə)l/

   

   noun

   • 1. irritating inconvenience: "all the hassle involved in travel" Similar inconveniencebothernuisanceproblemstruggledifficultyannoyanceirritationthorn in one's flesh/sidebane of one's lifetrials and tribulationsfusstroubleinformal:aggravationaggrostressheadachepainpain in the neck/backsidepain in the buttvulgar slang:pain in the arsepain in the ass
   • ▪ deliberate harassment: "if they give you any hassle, just tell them it's for me"
   • ▪ a disagreement or quarrel: "an election-year hassle with farmers" Similar disagreementquarrelargumentdisputealtercationsquabblewrangleshouting matchdifference of opinioncontretempsfalling-outwar of wordsfighttusslestrugglefracasfree-for-allbrawldonnybrookinformal:tiffset-torun-inspatscrapdust-uprowbarneyslanging matchding-dongbust-upbit of argy-bargyruckrammyrhubarbarchaic:broilmiffthreapcollieshangieOpposite agreement

   verb

   • 1. subject (someone) to harassment or pressure to do something; harass or pester: "you want to sit and relax and not get hassled"

   Word Origin early 20th century: origin uncertain; perhaps a variant of hustle.

   Scrabble Points: 9

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   hassle. From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English has‧sle1 /ˈhæsəl/ noun 1 [ countable, uncountable] spoken something that is annoying, because it causes problems or is difficult to do I don’t feel like cooking tonight, it’s too much hassle. It’s such a hassle not having a washing machine. see thesaurus at problem 2 [ countable ...

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   What does the verb hassle mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb hassle . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   Definition of hassle verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   1. : a heated often protracted argument : wrangle. embroiling myself in a long, exasperating hassle with masons S. J. Perelman. 2. : a violent skirmish : fight. 3. a. : a state of confusion : turmoil. all hassle and hurly-burly Ellery Queen. b. : an annoying or troublesome concern. avoid the hassle of filling out paperwork.

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   hassle meaning: 1. a problem: 2. to annoy someone, mainly by asking for something again and again: . Learn more.

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   The meaning of hassle. Definition of hassle. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

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   noun. /hæsə/ IPA. Dictionary definition of 'hassle' An annoying or troublesome task, situation, or activity that causes inconvenience, frustration, or stress. "Going through security checks at the airport is often seen as a necessary hassle to ensure safety." Detailed meaning of 'hassle'