side gig

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Noun[edit]

side gig (plural side gigs)

  1. (slang) 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.
    Synonym: side hustle
    I work in retail, but I also have a side gig as a content creator.
    Sure, I do commercial and sponsored things, but those are just side gigs. Acting on the big screen will always be my passion.
    That guy wants to appear as a serious and formal businessman and not talk about his side gig where he deals drugs on the street.