hassle
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Meaning · English
To engage in a mock dogfight.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Likewise, “hassling”—mock dogfighting—was strictly forbidden, and so naturally young fighter jocks could hardly wait to go up in, say, a pair of F–100s and start the duel by making a pass at each other at 800 miles an hour, […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “hassle” mean?
To engage in a mock dogfight.
Is “hassle” formal or informal?
hassle is generally slang.