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.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

no hassle:
Without difficulty or complications.
hassle someone:
To trouble or annoy someone repeatedly.
hassle-free:
Without problems or difficulties.

Related Words

Slang Meanings

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.