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DictionaryhustlePartner dance
noun

hustle

A disco-era partner dance with a characteristic step pattern.

The couple dances the hustle to a classic disco song.

Etymology
hustleDutchto shake; toss

Hustle already suggested brisk, energetic movement. The dance name adopts that sense of lively activity for a disco-era style with a recognizable sequence of steps.

More examples

  • Our instructor breaks the hustle into a few simple steps.
  • I learn the hustle with a new partner each week.
  • They practice the hustle before the disco-themed party.

Forms

hustle · hustles