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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

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side hustle

Olivia always loved fashion, but never imagined a side hustle from her grandmother's house would grow into a brand turning over £10m.

From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026

About one in four Americans say they have a side hustle, meaning they take on work outside their job, according to a poll last year from Bankrate.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026

De la Espriella, a 47-year-old criminal defense lawyer with a side hustle in online fashion retailing, talked little about economics on the campaign trail.

From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026

Move over, coffee and tequila endorsements, there’s a new actor side hustle in town.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026

“So, during this election season, we’re rebranding. I’ll be War Lord Tano—God of the Tano River, with a side hustle as the Lord of War.”

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer