What does the cryptic crossword clue "Take a second job and while away time, getting frivolous? (9)" mean?

The definition is "Take a second job". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). MOON (synonym="while away time") + LIGHT (synonym="frivolous") = MOONLIGHT; definition: "Take a second job" The answer is MOONLIGHT.

Take a second job and while away time, getting frivolous? (9)

Times Cryptic #28916 | 12 Across | 2024-05-14 flower

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