plural gigs
: a job usually for a specified time
especially
: an entertainer's engagement see also gig economy, gig worker
gigged; gigging
: to work as a musician
gigged with various bands—
Downbeat
Downbeat1
: 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
gigged; gigging
: to fish with a gig
: a military demerit
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Matthew Leimkuehler, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2025
Unlike a gig, which is often piecemeal, bridge jobs are typically structured roles with some level of consistency or benefits.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 10 June 2025
It’s been years of songwriting, gigging and getting his music out there.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
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Noun
Headlining Saturday night at Telluride may be a tall order for a debut gig, but Riddle plans to bring along a lineup of seasoned players.
—Matthew Leimkuehler, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2025
Unlike a gig, which is often piecemeal, bridge jobs are typically structured roles with some level of consistency or benefits.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Verb
Soon, the band was gigging outside of the region, playing venues within an eight-hour-drive radius.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 10 June 2025
It’s been years of songwriting, gigging and getting his music out there.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
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“Gig.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gig. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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