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gig [ gig ]


noun  (plural gigs)
Definition:
 
1. musical performance: a performance by a musician or group of musicians at a place where they are booked to play but do not regularly perform

2. temporary job: a temporary or short-term job
landed a gig as a radio news announcer



intransitive verb  (past and past participle gigged, present participle gig·ging, 3rd person present singular gigs)
Definition:
 
perform music for audience: to give a musical performance to an audience in exchange for payment

[Early 20th century. Origin ?]
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