Monday word: parergon

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parergon  (pəˈrɛəɡɒn), noun

1. Work undertaken in addition to one's main employment.
2. Something subordinate or accessory; an embellishment to a main subject.

Etymology: Greek para- (near, alongside) + ergon, work

Sounds a little classier than "side gig".

Comments

[prettygoodword.livejournal.com]

That's really hard to say.