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gig2

Syllabification: (gig)
Pronunciation: /gig/

informal
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Definition of gig

noun

  • a live performance by or engagement for a musician or group playing popular or jazz music.
  • a job, especially one that is temporary or that has an uncertain future:he secured his first gig as an NFL coach

verb (gigs, gigging, gigged)

[no object]
  • perform a gig or gigs.
  • [with object] use (a piece of musical equipment) at a gig.

Origin:

1920s: of unknown origin

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