1961 movie. Staring Paul Newman as Eddie Felson, an extremely talented but arrogant young pool player.
The Hustler was filmed on location at Julian's Poolroom on East 14th Street in Manhattan. Today, the establishment is known as Julian's Famous Poolroom.
by Fast Eddie Felson September 20, 2003
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H.U.S.T.L.E.R - How U Survive This Life Everyday, Resourcefully.
"...Everyday I'm hustling (hustler)..."
by Fannie January 31, 2007
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Someone that makes money in any way they can/want.
by GAME50 October 10, 2005
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People who are forced to use their Brains to make it in this world.
They outsmart the smart, cunning, and has streetsmarts. They know how to get money and is skilled at doing it to. Also they can be so sly that they can sell you stuff you don't need.
1. Nine To Five Job.
2. Working in A Strip Club
3. Drug Dealers
4. Selling fake Designer Purses in front of stores
5. "I'm a Hustla I can sell Salt To an Slug", verse by Cassidy
by thetrucolobianhustla July 8, 2005
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A hustler is a person who works freelance for themselves to make fast money however they can. A hustler's work is usually dishonest and/or illegal. A hustler's work requires the sleight of hand and deceptive skill. A hustler is clever, cunning, smart and quick-witted. A hustler always wins.
Person A: I paid the dude in the 7-11 parking lot $20 for this sack, but I didn't take it out to check on it 'cuz that shit woulda been sketechy...look at this.

Person B: Aw shit, there ain't nothing but cat litter and pocket lint in there. Damn son, you got hustled.

Person A: Hustler.
by Willay Will April 11, 2006
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Someone who does what it takes to make it in life no matter what the circumstances may be.

A Hustler lives by this code...

"I want the finer things in my life
So I hustle...
Nigga you get in my way when while I'm tryin to get mine
And I'll buck you...
I don't care who you run with, or where you from
Nigga fuck you...
I want to find the thing thats in my life
So I hustle..."
by Kenny D 305 May 9, 2008
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