gig

About 0.83 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. symbol ISO 639-3 language code for Goaria.
2. noun Originally , a performing engagement by a musician or musical group; a job or role for a performer.

   I caught one of the Rolling Stones’ first gigs in Richmond.

3. noun 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.

4. noun A demerit received for some infraction of a military deportment or dress code.

   I received gigs for having buttons of my uniform undone.

5. verb 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.

6. verb To play (a musical instrument) at a gig.
7. verb To impose a demerit (on someone) for an infraction of a military deportment or dress code.

   His sergeant gigged him for an unmade bunk.

8. verb To engage in a musical performance, act in a theatre production, etc.

   The Rolling Stones were gigging around Richmond at the time.

Similar words

fizgig lance spear fishgig entertainment role performing showmanship pageant chorus

Often followed by

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Word family

gigged gigging gigs