the struggle

"The Struggle" refers to the difficulty and danger that is faced, every day, by those of lower socio-economic class living in areas such as housing projects and ghettos. It is a term often used to in Hip-Hop music, particularly Gangsta Rap, as a means of enlightening the listener to the difficulty of day to day life for many African-Americans living in such localities.

Pour a forty on the kerb, G. For the homies who died in "the struggle".

by Marshall T. Bear December 9, 2008

on the struggle

when you're having a difficult time.

it's appropiate in a variety of context, like, when you're having a bad day,when you're running late for work, when you're broke, when you've just been punched in the face. you're on the struggle.

by K-Holla December 6, 2006

the struggle

Anybody on the grind. Anybody who is going through physical and emotional struggles on a daily basis. In the ghetto, these may include poverty, drugs, crime. Elsewhere, this may include family breakup, constant relocating, and drugs.

ghetto struggle: Damn man we livin the struggle here in da projects

by playa4life December 14, 2008

struggling

Extremely ugly, haggard, broke down, and tore up.

(10-year reunion)
Megan: "Hey Jake, remember me?"
Jake: "Oh yeah, Candy, the dirty hooker from 57th and Market...have those warts cleared up yet?"
Megan: "No, silly, I was the head cheerleader, remember? You always wanted to go out with me, but I was dating the star quarterback of the football team. Well now I'm available..."
Jake: "Shit bitch, you were smokin' hot back then, but now you're straight up struuuuggling! Scat!"

by Nick D May 8, 2005

The Struggle

A general response to anything bad that happens to someone. Comparable to "That sucks."

Herald: Dude, I had to borrow money from my girlfriend cause I forgot my wallet. It was so embarassing!
Fred: The Struggle

Jeff: My souvenir Canadian money totally melted in the car.
Nick: The Struggle

by Struggling Joe July 31, 2012

struggling

In the context of sports, when a team or player is offering an uncharacteristically poor performance over an extended period of time.

-Wow, our team has been playing decent all season, but they've lost their last five games!
-Yeah, they're really struggling right now.

by djbeerman January 15, 2008

struggling

When a weed smoker is having difficulties gaining control.

"woah man, brian is geeking out."
"yeah man, i'm struggling."

by Siobhan H August 28, 2005