"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.
by Marshall T. Bear December 9, 2008

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

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.
by playa4life December 14, 2008

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
Fred: The Struggle
Jeff: My souvenir Canadian money totally melted in the car.
Nick: The Struggle
by Struggling Joe July 31, 2012

A goat-like utterance sometimes caused by uncontrollable spasms that depicts pain, agony, hardship, confusion, and/or remorse.
by Mere Scraps August 2, 2009

when the struggle is real
by highhblurr May 21, 2016
