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Side hustle
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a secondary job or project done in addition to one's main work, usually to earn extra money
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What does "side hustle" mean in work slang?
The term "side hustle" refers to a secondary job, project, or income-generating activity done in addition to a primary job. The structure is a compound of "side," meaning additional or secondary, and "hustle," meaning active effort to earn money. It is informal slang commonly used in entrepreneurial and everyday contexts to describe extra work taken on to supplement income or pursue financial goals.
Examples
My side hustle pays for my coffee addiction.
