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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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Example Sentences

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side hustle

Even if the choice of this outfit is that Wang is soft-launching his stick-and-poke tattooing side hustle, it’s still a conscious choice.

From Slate ● Oct. 3, 2026

Reselling became a side hustle for many and a full-time job for some.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

Gaining financial flexibility then requires increasing income, for example through a side hustle, a raise or a new job.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026

Burruss, the dad of three, is hopeful that the game’s intense attention will have a knock-on effect on his side hustle: Gatabud, a YouTube channel where he records video gameplay.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

“I’m not going to charge people or do their homework for them. This side hustle was Kojo’s idea.”

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein

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