sideshow

  1. A minor attraction at a larger event such as a circus, fair or music festival.
  2. (figuratively) An incidental spectacle that diverts attention from a larger concern.
  3. (US, slang) An incident in which drivers block traffic to perform stunts like donuts and burnouts for an extended period of time.

Frequency

20k
Etymology

From side + show.

minor incident

secondary theatre

questione secondaria

العرض الجانبي

Nebenkriegsschauplatz

Randproblem

bijzaak

espetáculo secundário

δευτερεύον περιστατικό

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