has|sle

has|sle
has|sle «HAS uhl», noun, verb, -sled, -sling. Informal.
–n.
a struggle or contest: »

The legal hassle over his deportation is likely to stretch out for years (Newsweek).

–v.i.
to struggle; tussle: »

The Senate Rules Committee hassled behind closed doors with the controversial problem (San Francisco Chronicle).

–v.t.
to annoy persistently; harass: »

He [Jesus Christ] wore long hair and a beard, and when they hassled him, he taught more love (Time).

[American English, apparently < Southern United States dialectal hassle pant, breathe noisily]

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