side hustle
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Meaning · English
A secondary job or gig that brings in extra cash.
Register: informal, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Near-synonyms: side gig, side job
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 hustle” mean?
A secondary job or gig that brings in extra cash.
Is “side hustle” formal or informal?
side hustle is generally informal, slang.