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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Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
Per Brooklyn Vegan, Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich spoke to Howard Stern on Wednesday (Aug. 6) to discuss the upcoming gig, where the co-founding percussionist also addressed current rumors that the band may be bringing their show to Las Vegas venue Sphere as one of its famed residencies.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 7 Aug. 2025
Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
No one will be buying a new car to gig for Waymo, of course.
—Wired Staff, WIRED, 20 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Another gig Ulrich is hopeful about: The halftime show at the 2026 Super Bowl, which will be played at Levi’s Stadium outside of the band’s native San Francisco.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
Per Brooklyn Vegan, Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich spoke to Howard Stern on Wednesday (Aug. 6) to discuss the upcoming gig, where the co-founding percussionist also addressed current rumors that the band may be bringing their show to Las Vegas venue Sphere as one of its famed residencies.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
Almost half a century removed from the start of his club days, the Klein, Texas, native continues to gig with several ensembles and perform the occasional solo concert.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
No one will be buying a new car to gig for Waymo, of course.
—Wired Staff, WIRED, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Gig.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gig. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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