General
moonlighting
What does moonlighting mean?
Holding a second job in addition to one's regular employment, frequently done in the evenings and sometimes concealed from the primary employer.
"He was moonlighting as a bartender until his manager spotted him and asked about the conflict of interest."
Origin
From the idea of working by moonlight after daytime hours; in use since at least the mid-20th century.
Frequently asked questions
What does moonlighting mean?
Holding a second job in addition to your regular one, often worked in the evenings and sometimes hidden from your main employer.
Where does the term moonlighting come from?
From the idea of working by moonlight after your daytime job; it has been in use since at least the mid-20th century.
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