side hustle
noun
variants
or less commonly side-hustle
plural side hustles also side-hustles
: work performed for income supplementary to one's primary job
These days, lots of people have a side hustle to help them earn extra income, develop new skills, become a business owner and quit their day job.—
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Kitsap SunThe best part of using a blog as a side hustle is the work you put in now will continue to pay off well into the future.—Emory Wheel (Emory University)
Emory Wheel (Emory University)Want to learn a new skill you've had your eyes on for quite some time? Or perhaps you want to take up a new hobby that you can eventually turn into a side hustle?—Jan Cortes
Jan CortesWe all know that millennials love a good side hustle—to fuel both their passions and their wallets.—Alissa Carpenter
Alissa CarpenterExamples of side hustle in a Sentence
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The former educator said that a friend, who was aware of her financial situation, revealed her X-rated side hustles to the school district, but Ruziscka didn't want to share any additional details.
—Andrea Vacchiano, Fox News, 4 Apr. 2024
One vital aspect of running a side hustle or small business that often doesn't get the excitement of a startup launch or a new client contract is taxes.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Some young workers are undertaking digital side hustles while working full-time and going to school.
—Danielle Abril, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024
Many people don't realize that any income earned from a side hustle needs to be reported on your tax return.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
But some experts say young people should be wary of side hustles online.
—Danielle Abril, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024
The bottom line: This appears to be a great tourist-season side hustle, particularly in areas that get lots of visitors.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2024
That’s why Gen Z is shunning typical nine-to-five jobs in favor of freelance roles, self-employment, and side hustles.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 28 Feb. 2024
Deliveroo argues that its riders enjoy the flexibility provided by self-employment, with many using it as a side hustle or a stepping stone to other careers.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 18 Mar. 2024
Andrea Vacchiano, Fox News, 4 Apr. 2024
One vital aspect of running a side hustle or small business that often doesn't get the excitement of a startup launch or a new client contract is taxes.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Some young workers are undertaking digital side hustles while working full-time and going to school.
—Danielle Abril, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024
Many people don't realize that any income earned from a side hustle needs to be reported on your tax return.
—Melissa Houston, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
But some experts say young people should be wary of side hustles online.
—Danielle Abril, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024
The bottom line: This appears to be a great tourist-season side hustle, particularly in areas that get lots of visitors.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2024
That’s why Gen Z is shunning typical nine-to-five jobs in favor of freelance roles, self-employment, and side hustles.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 28 Feb. 2024
Deliveroo argues that its riders enjoy the flexibility provided by self-employment, with many using it as a side hustle or a stepping stone to other careers.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 18 Mar. 2024
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“Side hustle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/side%20hustle. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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