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Word of the Day – Moonlighting

By August 3, 2020Word of the Day

Moonlighting (verb)

moon-lie-ting

Have a second job, typically secretly and at night, in addition to one’s regular employment.

From working at night, by moonlight

Example sentences

“He’s moonlighting down the docks to try and bring in a few quid extra.”

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