The meaning of GIG is a job usually for a specified time; especially : an entertainer's engagement. How to use gig in a sentence.

GIG definition: 1. a single performance by a musician or group of musicians, especially playing modern or pop…. Learn more.

GIG definition: a single professional engagement of one or more performers, especially of jazz or rock musicians. See examples of gig used in a sentence.

A gig is a band's musical performance or an appointment for such a performance. Your band's first gig might be playing at a high school prom. Performers of various kinds book gigs: they arrange to do a …

A gig is a live performance by someone such as a musician or a comedian. The two bands join forces for a gig at the Sheffield Arena on November 28. He supplemented his income with occasional …

Definition of gig noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

He was finally able to book a gig [=to arrange a performance or series of performances] at the nightclub. I have a part-time job, but I really need a full-time gig. He gigged in a band during the summer.

4 days ago · In recent decades, "gig" has become just a hip term for any temporary job or stint, with the implication you're not particularly invested in it. I think of the barista or bookstore clerk who responds …

gig3 (gig), n., v., gigged, gig•ging. n. an official report of a minor infraction of regulations, as in school or the army; a demerit. a punishment for a minor infraction of rules. v.t. to give a gig to or punish with a gig.

vb, gigs, gigging or gigged (Music, other) (intr) to perform at a gig or gigs [C20: of unknown origin]