hassle

Universal Words noun, verb noun [C,U] (informal) 1 a situation that is annoying because it involves doing sth difficult or complicated that needs a lot of effort: It's a hassle having to travel with so many bags. * Send them a fax-it's a lot less hassle than phoning. * legal hassles 2 a situation in which people disagree, argue or annoy you: Do as you're told and don't give me any hassle! * Try not to get into a hassle with this guy. verb (informal) [VN] to annoy sb or cause them trouble, especially by asking them to do sth many times: Don't keep hassling me! I'll do it later. * Your brother's been hassling me for cash.