Hassle

/ˈhæsəl/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A situation causing delay or difficulty.

We had a lot of hassle getting the permits approved.

An irritating inconvenience.

I don't want to deal with the hassle of moving.

verb

To bother, annoy, or harass someone.

Don't hassle me while I'm trying to concentrate.

To carry out excessive or troublesome tasks.

I had to hassle through all the paperwork before the event.

Origin unknown, possibly derived from the word 'hasple', meaning to seize or pull.

no hassle

Without difficulty or complications.

hassle someone

To trouble or annoy someone repeatedly.

hassle-free

Without problems or difficulties.

annoyance

A feeling of discomfort or irritation.

inconvenience

The state of being problematic or troublesome.

trouble

A situation that causes difficulty.

A hassle

I can't believe I have to deal with this hassle again.

To hassle someone

My friends are always hassling me to go out.