What does Side hustle mean?

Extra job for more money (Extra job for more income) For example: "Everybody need side hustle now (Everyone needs a side hustle now)"

Where does the slang word Side hustle come from?

Side hustle is a slang term from Nigeria. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Nigeria and across Africa.

Side hustle

🇳🇬 Nigeria Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Side hustle — definition 1

Extra job for more money (Extra job for more income)

"Everybody need side hustle now (Everyone needs a side hustle now)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

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🇳🇬 About Nigeria Slang

Side hustle is part of the everyday slang used in Nigeria. Nigeria slang draws from local languages, history, and street culture to create an expressive voice that is uniquely its own. KASINARY has 1854 Nigeria slang words collected from native speakers.

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