Hustle and Ploy

Hustle

Hustle noun - An instance of the use of dishonest methods to acquire something of value.
Usage example: a clever hustle that tricked people into revealing their bank account information

Ploy and hustle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ploy" instead a noun "Hustle".

Nearby Word: hustling

Ploy

Ploy noun - A clever often underhanded means to achieve an end.
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Synonyms for Ploy

Hustle and ploy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hustle" instead a noun "Ploy".

Nearby Word: ployed

How words are described

old old hustle old ploy
good good hustle good ploy
successful successful hustle successful ploy
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