Synonyms for hustler

noun

1. A professional gambler

   gamester, bookmaker, plunger; see gambler.

2. A prostitute

   whore, harlot, call girl, working girl; see prostitute.

3. A fast worker

   person with initiative, man of action, fanatic, cohort, busy bee, enthusiast, human dynamo, worker, pusher, workaholic, devotee, bug*, nut*, freak*, live wire*, go-getter*, Johnny-on-the-spot*, speed-up man*; see also zealot.