side gig

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Meaning · English

A gig (temporary or informal job) being done on the side; a person's non-primary job or other occupation, often distinguished by factors such as formality, legality, personal priority, and/or financial return.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

công việc tạm thời hoặc không chính thức bên ngoài

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Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

I work in retail, but I also have a side gig as a content creator.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “side gig” mean?

A gig (temporary or informal job) being done on the side; a person's non-primary job or other occupation, often distinguished by factors such as formality, legality, personal priority, and/or financial return.

Is “side gig” formal or informal?

side gig is generally slang.