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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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Royal’s infamous no-look pass that went straight behind for a goal kick might have given McIntyre some material for one of his stand-up gigs, but the comedian has largely eschewed football in his routines over the years.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
William Earl, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
Workers at the highest risk of underpayments are those at restaurants, bars, strip clubs, cleaning services, retail outlets and gig app companies.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 29 Dec. 2025
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Noun
For people with a lot of side gigs, the information shared on the Online Account can be a safety net to check for documents.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Royal’s infamous no-look pass that went straight behind for a goal kick might have given McIntyre some material for one of his stand-up gigs, but the comedian has largely eschewed football in his routines over the years.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Verb
One kindred spirit who helped Wilson push through and complete his vision was Jack Macco, a gigging musician in Long Island whom Wilson met at a liquor store.
—William Earl, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
Workers at the highest risk of underpayments are those at restaurants, bars, strip clubs, cleaning services, retail outlets and gig app companies.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 29 Dec. 2025
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“Gig.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gig. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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