Hustle meaning : A state of busy activity. A propensity to work hard and get things done; ability to hustle. (preceded by definite article) A type of disco dance, commonly danced to the Van McCoy song The Hustle. An activity, such as prostitution or reselling stolen items, that a prisoner uses to earn money in prison. To push someone roughly, to crowd, to jostle. To rush or hurry. To bundle; to stow something quickly. To con or deceive; especially financially. To play deliberately badly at a game or sport in an attempt to encourage players to challenge. To obtain by illicit or forceful action. To sell sex; to work as a pimp. To be a prostitute, to exchange use of one's body for sexual purposes for money. To dance the hustle, a disco dance. To work. To put a lot of effort into one's work.