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Definition of hassle

hassle

/ˈhæs.əl/
has · sle
Plural:hassles
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Past Simple:hassled
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Past Participle:hassled
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Present Participle:hassling
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hassle Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An irritating inconvenience, complication, or minor difficulty that requires tedious effort.

Example

"Returning the defective appliance without a receipt turned out to be a major hassle."

2

A heated argument, disagreement, or scuffle.

Example

"He got into a noisy hassle with the parking attendant over the expired meter."

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• verb

1

To harass, pester, or subject someone to persistent annoyance or pressure.

Example

"Please stop hassling me about the report; I promised it would be ready by Friday."

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• Rhymes for hassle

• Nearby Words

hashtag
hasp
hass
hassle
hassock
haste
hastefully

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the early 20th century in southern United States dialect, likely formed as a blend of 'haggle' and 'tussle' or related to older British dialectal verbs meaning to hack at or breathe noisily.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hassle. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hassle
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