moonlight
Meanings
Plural: moonlights
Noun
- the light of the Moon
- "moonlight is the smuggler's enemy"
- The light reflected from the Moon.
Verb
- work a second job, usually after hours
- "The law student is moonlighting as a taxi driver"
- To work on the side (at a secondary job), often in the evening or during the night.
- To engage in an activity other than what one is known for.
- To perform a secondary function substantially different from its supposed primary function, as in protein moonlighting.
- To carry out undeclared work.
Origin / Etymology
From Middle English monelight, from Old English mōnan lēoht (“moonlight”, literally “moon's light, light of the moon”). Equivalent to moon + light. Cognate with Scots munelicht ~ muinlicht, West Frisian moanneljocht, Dutch maanlicht, German Mondlicht.
Synonyms
Moon, moonshine
Scrabble Score: 15
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Words With Friends Score: 18
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