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side job

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A (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.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Near-synonyms: side gig, side hustle

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: side gig, side hustle

Antonyms: day job

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