hassle

UK
/ˈhæsl/
US
/ˈhæsl/

Translations

hassleadjective
Used attributively before another noun to indicate something involving inconvenience or trouble.
de tracasEmploi devant un nom ; familier.
The hassle factor of commuting every day is exhausting.
Le facteur de tracas des trajets quotidiens est épuisant.
Additional translations
ennuyeuxSelon le contexte, pour l’idée de contrainte ou de corvée.
hasslenoun
hassles
pl
UK
/ˈhæsl/
US
/ˈhæsl/
There was a bit of a hassle outside the club, but the bouncers broke it up quickly.
Il y a eu une petite échauffourée devant le club, mais les videurs ont vite mis fin à la bagarre.
Dealing with the paperwork was a real hassle.
S’occuper de la paperasse était un vrai tracas.
Protesters complained about constant hassle from the security guards.
Les manifestants se sont plaints du harcèlement constant des agents de sécurité.
Additional translations
embêtementFamilier.
hassleverb
hassled
Past Simple
hassled
Past Participle
hassling
Gerund
UK
/ˈhæs.əl/
US
/ˈhæs.əl/
Stop hassling me about the report; I'll finish it by tomorrow.
Arrête de me harceler à propos du rapport ; je le finirai demain.
Additional translations
se disputerPour un affrontement verbal ou une querelle.
importunerPlus courant au sens d’ennuyer de façon répétée.

Definitions

hassleadjective
Relating to or involving inconvenience or trouble (used before a noun).
The hassle factor of commuting every day is exhausting.
hasslenoun
An irritating inconvenience or problem.
Dealing with the paperwork was a real hassle.
A heated argument or altercation, especially a minor one.
There was a bit of a hassle outside the club, but the bouncers broke it up quickly.
Aggressive pressure, harassment, or persistent unwanted attention.
Protesters complained about constant hassle from the security guards.
hassleverb
To bother or annoy someone persistently.
Stop hassling me about the report; I'll finish it by tomorrow.
To argue or dispute aggressively.
The two vendors hassled over the price of the goods for hours.
To subject (someone) to aggressive pressure or intimidation.
The street vendors were hassled by the police until they packed up.