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 …—
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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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Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 30 Jan. 2026
For children earning money through small gigs like babysitting or part-time jobs, custodial Roth IRAs are a helpful option, offering the same benefits as a regular Roth IRA but geared towards kids under 18.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 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
The enthusiasm reminds me of going to an Opium gig, except with no mosh pits and everyone seems to be an adult with a job.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 30 Jan. 2026
For children earning money through small gigs like babysitting or part-time jobs, custodial Roth IRAs are a helpful option, offering the same benefits as a regular Roth IRA but geared towards kids under 18.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 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 31 Jan. 2026.
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