gig
Originally (music), a performing engagement by a musician or musical group; (by extension, film, television, theater) a job or role for a performer.
Noun 4 meanings
Originally (music), a performing engagement by a musician or musical group; (by extension, film, television, theater) a job or role for a performer.
“I caught one of the Rolling Stones’ first gigs in Richmond.”
Any job, especially one that is freelance or temporary, or done on an on-demand basis.
“I had this gig as a file clerk but it wasn’t my style so I left.”
A demerit received for some infraction of a military deportment or dress code.
“I received gigs for having buttons of my uniform undone.”
Senses relating to vehicles.
Verb 4 meanings
To play (a musical instrument) at a gig.
To impose a demerit (on someone) for an infraction of a military deportment or dress code.
“His sergeant gigged him for an unmade bunk.”
To engage in a musical performance, act in a theatre production, etc.
“The Rolling Stones were gigging around Richmond at the time.”
To work at any job, especially one that is freelance or temporary, or done on an on-demand basis.
Etymology
The etymology of the noun is unknown, but compare Old French gigue (“a fiddle”). The verb is derived from the noun.
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GIG at a glance
GIG has 3 letters and scores 5 points in Scrabble (G 2 + I 1 + G 2) and 7 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #7,230 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with gig
All rhymes- WHIRLIGIG17
- FIZZGIG30
- FIZGIG20
- FISGIG11
- FISHGIG15
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