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Ear Hustling

1 To purposefully listen in on a conversation; Even though it was not intended for them; Being nosy.
2 Another term for eavesdropping
A. Guy 1 and 2 are talking upstairs, Guy 3 is downstairs listening to them talk at the bottom of the stairs to listen in on what they are planning on Friday, he is Ear Hustling.
B. Guy A : "Hey Guy B.., My Mom was Ear Hustling while I was on the xbox last night.."

Guy B : "How much did she hear??"

Guy A : "Pretty much everything.."
by grandest of autismo August 12, 2019
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On the hustle

Gotta make that dolla. That’s why I’m always on the hustle. You know what I mean.
by Shawta June 6, 2019
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Ghost Hustling

Ghost Hustling-the act of working hard on something no one else notices, leading to little or no recognition. Ghost hustling is also the unseen labor of people still pushing for visibility and truth in environments where their language—and by extension, their work is being strategically erased.

Policy & Bureaucratic Silencing
The current climate has banned specific terms in documents and communications. This can be viewed as ghost hustling language—words are removed behind the scenes, often without public acknowledgment. Affected researchers, agencies, advocates continue their work with limited recognition or visibility. The reported banning of diversity, equity, and inclusion can be framed as ghost hustling: these concepts still exist and are being discussed, but in a way that lacks institutional support or visibility.

Cultural & Political Reframing
Subtle language shifts in public discourse—replacing words like refugee with illegal migrant, or gender equality with family values—is ghost hustling. Advocates & policymakers continue work but the terminology they use to gain legitimacy or funding is erased or altered.

Media & Public Perception
Not officially banning words but making their use politically risky (categorizing terms as "woke" or "unpatriotic"), ghost hustles language out of public discourse. The act shifts censorship to individuals and organizations in ways that aren’t explicitly mandated but are quite impactful.
Ex. I've been ghost hustling at this job for months.
Ex. Ghost hustling never gets you the credit you deserve.

Ex. Policy Silencing
Climate scientists are ghost hustling in this new political climate, still conducting vital research even as terms like ‘climate change’ quietly disappear from official reports.

Cultural and Political Reframing
By replacing ‘diversity, equity, and inclusion’ with terms like ‘merit-based hiring,’ policymakers are ghost hustling an entire movement out of the public conversation.

Media and Public Perception
Journalists covering issues of systemic racism are ghost hustling their narratives into mainstream media, skillfully avoiding banned buzzwords to keep their work from being dismissed as ‘too political.’
by Big Less 64 March 12, 2025
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Playground Hustle

Playground Hustle is sex involving anymore than three people and up to 7 people total. It is most commonly used as code word when speaking around parents, teachers, or other adults.
Oh man i walked in on my roommate having sex, so we decided to make it into a playground hustle
by Captain Featherwick January 11, 2010
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sneakerhead hustle

The grind of customizing, selling, and flipping sneakers—often late nights of painting, designing, and marketing shoes online—while staying plugged into trends and sneaker drops.
“Sorry I can’t hang out tonight, I’m deep in the sneakerhead hustle finishing custom Jordans for a client.”
by NbA Yonngbioy September 17, 2025
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Booty hustling

The habit of staring at female deriares in public.
She caught me booty hustling and i abruptly shifted my gaze
by Paully23 August 10, 2018
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spot hustle

The act of going to a location(s) with a guide and then proceeding to expose said location to the public. Spot hustling can occur with locations for any activity (fishing, chilling, skating, etc.).
I need to learn how to spot hustle these bitches to catch more fish
by sacky9000 June 15, 2018
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