side hustle

[sahyd huhs-uhl]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of side hustle¹

First recorded in 2000–05

Example Sentences

There is no mention of AI, only videogaming, plus a side hustle in supercomputing, and an effort to grow in mobile devices.

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She also has taken on a side hustle managing a rental property.

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What was once a pejorative term—“moonlighting”—morphed into a more-attractive “side hustle.”

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“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.”

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However, you should know that if you give money to a friend to build a business or expand their side hustle, you will probably never see that money again.

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