Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

side gig

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.97 in modern English

Syllables: side gig
IPA

10

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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.

Slang

Example Sentences

"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."

Usage

Slang

Inflected Forms

side gigs (plural)

Phrases

on the side side piece

Frequently Paired Words

on the side side piece sidequest

Synonyms

side hustle side job

Questions

What does side gig mean?: 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.

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