Pronunciation: /ɡɪɡ/

Definitions of gig

noun a job, especially one that is temporary or for a specific event

Example Sentences

A1 I have a gig playing guitar at a local coffee shop.

A2 She got a gig as a backup dancer for a famous singer.

B1 He landed a gig as a freelance graphic designer.

B2 The band scored a gig performing at a music festival.

C1 Securing a gig as a keynote speaker at the conference was a major accomplishment.

C2 The renowned artist was offered a gig to create a mural for a prestigious museum.

verb to perform as a musician or entertainer in a casual or informal setting

Example Sentences

A1 I gig with my friends every weekend.

A2 She gigs as a singer at local events.

B1 The band will gig at the music festival next month.

B2 He has been gigging professionally for over five years.

C1 The comedian will gig at the comedy club tonight.

C2 She has gigged in multiple countries during her career.

Examples of gig in a Sentence

formal She secured a gig as a violinist in the local orchestra.

informal He landed a gig playing guitar at the bar down the street.

slang I scored a sweet gig working for that tech startup.

figurative Life is just one big gig, you never know what's coming next.

Grammatical Forms of gig

past tense

gigged

plural

gigs

comparative

more gig

superlative

most gig

present tense

gigs

future tense

will gig

perfect tense

have gigged

continuous tense

is gigging

singular

gig

positive degree

gig

infinitive

to gig

gerund

gigging

participle

gigged

Origin and Evolution of gig

First Known Use: 1700 year
Language of Origin: Unknown, possibly from French
Story behind the word: The word 'gig' originated in the 18th century.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage, the term 'gig' evolved to also mean a job or engagement, especially in the music industry. In modern times, 'gig' is commonly used to describe temporary or freelance work.