gig

CEFRB2

/d͡ʒɪɡ/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A performance by a musician or group.

  2. 02

    noun

    A job, especially one that lasts a short time.

Examples

  • Teaching ESL is usually a gig for losers and boozers.

  • They're doing a gig in Boston tonight.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A demerit received for some infraction of a military deportment or dress code.

  2. Any job, especially one that is freelance or temporary, or done on an on-demand basis.

  3. Originally (music), a performing engagement by a musician or musical group; (by extension, film, television, theater) a job or role for a performer.

More examples

In context

  • We have a gig at the club tomorrow night.

  • Hey, when are we gonna get that hotel gig again?

  • I caught one of the Rolling Stones’ first gigs in Richmond.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

The etymology of the noun is unknown, but compare Old French gigue (“a fiddle”). The verb is derived from the noun.