hustings /ˈhʌstɪŋz/ noun3 •A platform where candidates in an election give speeches; a husting.I now mounted the hustings, and, without any regard to decency or modesty, made as emphatical a speech in favour of the king as before I had done against him. — 1749 •(UK) A debate during an election campaign where the public can question some or all of the candidates.The candidate was having a strong campaign but fell apart at the hustings. •(US, Australia) An election campaign.Washington is awfully deserted now that every congressman is out on the hustings.
