/has"euhl/ , n. , v. , hassled, hassling . Informal.
n.
1. a disorderly dispute.
2. a problem brought about by pressures of time, money, inconvenience, etc.: Finding a decent place to have lunch in this neighborhood is always a hassle.
v.i.
3. to dispute or quarrel: children hassling over who has the most toys.
4. to take time or effort: We don't want to hassle with all that waiting in line.
v.t.
5. to bother, annoy, or harass: I'll do the work, so don't hassle me.
[ 1935-40; orig. uncert. ]
Syn. 1, 3. squabble, quarrel, row, scrap.