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side hustle

American

[sahyd huhs-uhl] / ˈsaɪd ˌhʌs əl /

noun

Slang.

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.

Etymology

Origin of side hustle

First recorded in 2000–05

Example Sentences

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In that setup, tech companies effectively give away AI, turning it into a loss-making side hustle with a chance to turn a profit eventually.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

“For everyone else, a spike at the pump can quickly turn rideshare driving from a side hustle into a money-losing venture.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

And so she moved her life to the mountains, teaching piano, trumpet and saxophone her "side hustle".

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

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 • Feb. 2, 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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