Moonlighting
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Moonlighting is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of moonlight.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of moonlight.
More Meanings
- The act of, or a period of, working on the side (at a secondary job), often in the evening or during the night, either openly or secretly.
- (rare, dated) Moonshining.
Example Sentences
Aiming for sky-high productivity, the company discourages the distractions and fatigue of moonlighting by paying people enough that most choose not to bother with a second job.
Word Forms
- moonlightings
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include moon, moonshine, sunlighting, bywork, jobbing, overtime.
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