side gig

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side gig

noun side gigs

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. I work in retail, but I also have a side gig as a content creator.
Similar: side hustle, side job

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@misc{side_gig_2026,
  title = {side gig},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/side%20gig},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}