1
: a heated often protracted argument : wrangle
embroiling myself in a long, exasperating hassle with masons—S. J. Perelman
2
: a violent skirmish : fight
3
a
: a state of confusion : turmoil
all hassle and hurly-burly—Ellery Queen
b
: an annoying or troublesome concern
avoid the hassle of filling out paperwork
flight delays and other hassles of holiday travel
too much of a hassle to bother with
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