(~s, hassling, ~d)
1.
A ~ is a situation that is difficult and involves problems, effort, or arguments with people. (INFORMAL)
I don’t think it’s worth the money or the ~...
...a day spent travelling, with all the usual ~s at airport check-in.
N-VAR
2.
If someone ~s you, they cause problems for you, often by repeatedly telling you or asking you to do something, in an annoying way. (INFORMAL)
Then my husband started hassling me...
VERB: V n