hustling

verb (present participle)
UK /ˈhʌs.əl.ɪŋ/
US /ˈhʌs.əl.ɪŋ/

Moving quickly and with lots of energy to get things done.

She was hustling to finish her chores before her friends arrived.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Working hard in a clever or energetic way to earn money or make deals.

He spent the summer hustling to sell lemonade at the fair.

3. Pushing or shoving someone roughly in a crowd.

The fans were hustling toward the stage when the doors opened.

4. Getting something by using quick, sometimes tricky, actions.

The street vendor was hustling customers into buying his hats.