SINCE 1828
gig
noun (1)
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Definition of gig
(Entry 1 of 9)
gig
verb (1)
gigged;
gigging
Definition of gig (Entry 2 of 9)
: to travel in a gig
gig
noun (2)Definition of gig (Entry 3 of 9)
1
: a pronged spear for catching fish
2
: an arrangement of hooks to be drawn through a school of fish in order to hook their bodies
gig
verb (2)
gigged;
gigging
Definition of gig (Entry 4 of 9)
: to fish with a gig
gig
noun (3)Definition of gig (Entry 5 of 9)
: a job usually for a specified time
especially
: an entertainer's engagement
gig
verb (3)
gigged;
gigging
Definition of gig (Entry 6 of 9)
: to work as a musician
gigged with various bands — Downbeat
gig
noun (4)Definition of gig (Entry 7 of 9)
: a military demerit
gig
verb (4)
gigged;
gigging
Definition of gig (Entry 8 of 9)
: to give a military gig to
gig
noun (5)Definition of gig (Entry 9 of 9)
: gigabyte
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gig
noun
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Kids Definition of gig
1
: a long light boat
2
: a light carriage having two wheels and pulled by a horse
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