hassle

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an angry disturbance
  2. noun disorderly fighting
  3. verb annoy continually or chronically

Etymology

Unknown. Probably from US Southern dialectal hassle (“to pant, breathe noisily”), possibly from haste + -le (frequentative suffix).

In classic literature

Synonyms

fuss, trouble, bother

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