hassle — a situation that is annoying because it involves doing something difficult or complicated that needs a lot of effort
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a situation that is annoying because it involves doing something difficult or complicated that needs a lot of effort
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhæsəl/
Example Sentences
- Online shopping saves me the hassle of fighting crowds at the mall.
- My mom always hassles me about cleaning my room, as if dust bunnies were going to take over the world.
- Getting a visa was such a hassle that I considered becoming a professional couch potato instead.
hassle
NOUN[/ˈhæsəl/]
a situation that is annoying because it involves doing something difficult or complicated that needs a lot of effort
Dealing with complicated bureaucratic procedures
Reaching the castle becomes a hassle when the tassel tangles!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Hassle originated in 1940s American slang as a blend of 'haggle' (to bargain or dispute) and 'tussle' (to struggle or fight). The term initially denoted verbal argument or quarrel, later broadening to mean any troublesome or burdensome situation.
Breakdown
haggle (to bargain or dispute) + tussle (to struggle or scuffle) = hassle, a portmanteau combining the meanings of confrontation and struggle into a general term for bothersome difficulty.
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📝Examples
“Online shopping saves me the hassle of fighting crowds at the mall.”
“My mom always hassles me about cleaning my room, as if dust bunnies were going to take over the world.”
“Getting a visa was such a hassle that I considered becoming a professional couch potato instead.”
“The new app promises a hassle-free experience for booking appointments.”
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