hustler synonyms

hustler*

n.

  1. A professional gambler

    gamester, bookmaker, plunger; see gambler.

  2. A prostitute

    whore, harlot, call girl, working girl; see prostitute.

  3. A fast worker

    person with initiative, man of action, fanatic, cohort, busy bee, enthusiast, human dynamo, worker, pusher, workaholic, devotee, bug*, nut*, freak*, live wire*, go-getter*, Johnny-on-the-spot*, speed-up man*; see also zealot.

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