side hustle

American  

[sahyd huhs-uhl] / ˈsaɪd ˌhʌs əl /

noun

Slang.

1. a job or occupation that brings in extra money beyond one’s regular job and main source of income.

   My book launch was the catalyst to finally take my side hustle seriously by turning it into a full-time gig.

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Etymology

Origin of side hustle

First recorded in 2000–05

Example Sentences

A viral AI project went from a side hustle to a coveted prize in three months.

From The Wall Street Journal

Apocalypse BBQ – What began as a side hustle at the start of the pandemic, Apocalypse BBQ brings Caribbean and South American flavors to the world of barbecue.

From Salon

They will grow their side hustle to $15,000 in that time.

From MarketWatch

Abeer Laiq, who started selling Indian jewellery at her stall as a "side hustle", said she loved the "energy" found at car boot sales.

From BBC

She said polygamous working is different to moonlighting, "which is used to describe someone having a side hustle or side job whilst being employed in a full time job, usually kept secret and done often at night - hence moonlighting".

From BBC