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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

Example Sentences

“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

In reality, most women on the platform use it as a side hustle.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026

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 • Jan. 29, 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