Side hustle

American Slang

Definition

A secondary job or money-making activity done alongside a primary job, typically flexible or freelance, to earn extra income or pursue interests.

Examples

"After her 9-to-5, she runs a side hustle designing logos for local startups to bring in extra cash."

"I’m not quitting my day job; the food blog is just a side hustle I work on nights and weekends because I love cooking."

"He started a rideshare side hustle to help pay off student loans, picking up shifts whenever his schedule allows."