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/
Korean meaning: 번거로움, 골칫거리
Korean pronunciation: **해**슬
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!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
1940년대 미국 속어에서 시작되어 'haggle(흥정하다)'과 'tussle(몸싸움)'이 합쳐진 형태로 추정됩니다. 처음에는 '말다툼'의 의미였다가 점차 '번거로운 일'이라는 뜻으로 확장되었습니다.
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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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