Gig
noun
A performance by a musician or group of musicians, especially playing modern or pop music.
The band has a gig at a local club this weekend.
Often appears as...
- play a gig
- book a gig
noun
A job, especially one that is temporary or that has an uncertain future.
I am currently working on a gig as a graphic designer.
Often appears as...
- gig economy
- gig worker
noun
A small ship's boat, usually propelled by oars.
They rowed toward the shore in a gig.
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Formal
Maritime
noun
A type of carriage drawn by a single horse, typically with two wheels and seats for two.
We took a romantic ride in the countryside on a gig.
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Historical
noun
A performance by a musician or group of musicians, especially playing modern or pop music.
The band has a gig at a local club this weekend.
Often appears as...
- play a gig
- book a gig
noun
A job, especially one that is temporary or that has an uncertain future.
I am currently working on a gig as a graphic designer.
Often appears as...
- gig economy
- gig worker
noun
A small ship's boat, usually propelled by oars.
They rowed toward the shore in a gig.
Usage tips
Formal
Maritime
noun
A type of carriage drawn by a single horse, typically with two wheels and seats for two.
We took a romantic ride in the countryside on a gig.
Usage tips
Historical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Venue Importance
The venue where a gig occurs can suggest the prestige or size of the event; larger venues often imply a more significant gig.
Their first big gig was at the famous Madison Square Garden.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Event
Gigs are usually less formal than concerts and can happen in casual venues like bars or clubs.
They play weekly gigs at the local pub.
Pro Tip 3/3Emerging Artists
Gigs are crucial for new artists trying to gain experience and following by performing live.
She got her break after playing gigs around the city.
Pro Tip 1/3Venue Importance
The venue where a gig occurs can suggest the prestige or size of the event; larger venues often imply a more significant gig.
Their first big gig was at the famous Madison Square Garden.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Event
Gigs are usually less formal than concerts and can happen in casual venues like bars or clubs.
They play weekly gigs at the local pub.
Pro Tip 3/3Emerging Artists
Gigs are crucial for new artists trying to gain experience and following by performing live.
She got her break after playing gigs around the city.
Pro Tip 1/3Venue Importance
The venue where a gig occurs can suggest the prestige or size of the event; larger venues often imply a more significant gig.
Their first big gig was at the famous Madison Square Garden.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Event
Gigs are usually less formal than concerts and can happen in casual venues like bars or clubs.
They play weekly gigs at the local pub.
Pro Tip 3/3Emerging Artists
Gigs are crucial for new artists trying to gain experience and following by performing live.
She got her break after playing gigs around the city.
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A precise, three-word...
and what you may not know about the music world is that every day, people struggle with the problems of addressing. So from the musicians who have to find the gigs to the production companies who bring the equipment, everyone somehow always gets lost. We even had to add someone to our schedules
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The Secret Culture of...
underwater repo man after that brian takes just about any diving gig he can and explores all kinds of shipwrecks and sunken german u-boats in the north atlantic and finally he becomes one of national geographic's go-to underwater photographers since then he's observed a litany of
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The perks of being a...
to curate dance music to people in inaccessible places under the influence of alcohol. Not I. So in a competitive industry where DJs have been relentlessly honing their craft, desperate to attain gigs, sending demos to clubs, my best friend and I took a different approach,
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The Physics of...
and just open up old wounds yeah right let's find out how it went down I don't remember how this happened I think I tweeted something about life savers then you jumped in and then people just wanted a fight yeah yeah that was a good gig fight I think I said if lightsabers
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David Birch: A new way...
And that's very subversive in a modern world. So the second example I thought I'd use is chat rooms. I'm very proud of that picture. That's my son playing in his band with his friends for the first-ever gig, I believe you call it, where he got paid.
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I got 99 problems......
College was imitating life. Hollywood has a sordid history of casting able-bodied actors to play disabled onscreen. Upon graduating, I moved back home, and my first acting gig was as an extra on a daytime soap opera. My dream was coming true.
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The role of disruption...
play for free tomorrow night mate I said of course the band was the sex pistols and I just booked their first gig I walked into their show wearing a button up jacket and walked out taking a razor to my hair everything changed overnight
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What is a gig economy?
Digital gig platforms come with drawbacks and may not provide a reliable living wage. But for many around the world who don’t have the luxury of choice and need to make money as soon as possible, like, say, if you just lost your job,
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The art of asking PIPE...
I become the hat after my own gigs, but I have to physically stand there and take the help from people, and unlike the guy in the opening band, I've actually had a lot of practice standing there. Thank you.
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Top 5 Most Intelligent...
dr. crony has come to gig harbor to meet the talented Nellie for herself she wants to understand more about how Nellie perceives the tasks that she
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A precise, three-word...
and what you may not know about the music world is that every day, people struggle with the problems of addressing. So from the musicians who have to find the gigs to the production companies who bring the equipment, everyone somehow always gets lost. We even had to add someone to our schedules
Video examples
The Secret Culture of...
underwater repo man after that brian takes just about any diving gig he can and explores all kinds of shipwrecks and sunken german u-boats in the north atlantic and finally he becomes one of national geographic's go-to underwater photographers since then he's observed a litany of
Video examples
The perks of being a...
to curate dance music to people in inaccessible places under the influence of alcohol. Not I. So in a competitive industry where DJs have been relentlessly honing their craft, desperate to attain gigs, sending demos to clubs, my best friend and I took a different approach,
Video examples
The Physics of...
and just open up old wounds yeah right let's find out how it went down I don't remember how this happened I think I tweeted something about life savers then you jumped in and then people just wanted a fight yeah yeah that was a good gig fight I think I said if lightsabers
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David Birch: A new way...
And that's very subversive in a modern world. So the second example I thought I'd use is chat rooms. I'm very proud of that picture. That's my son playing in his band with his friends for the first-ever gig, I believe you call it, where he got paid.
Video examples
I got 99 problems......
College was imitating life. Hollywood has a sordid history of casting able-bodied actors to play disabled onscreen. Upon graduating, I moved back home, and my first acting gig was as an extra on a daytime soap opera. My dream was coming true.
Video examples
The role of disruption...
play for free tomorrow night mate I said of course the band was the sex pistols and I just booked their first gig I walked into their show wearing a button up jacket and walked out taking a razor to my hair everything changed overnight
Video examples
What is a gig economy?
Digital gig platforms come with drawbacks and may not provide a reliable living wage. But for many around the world who don’t have the luxury of choice and need to make money as soon as possible, like, say, if you just lost your job,
Video examples
The art of asking PIPE...
I become the hat after my own gigs, but I have to physically stand there and take the help from people, and unlike the guy in the opening band, I've actually had a lot of practice standing there. Thank you.
Video examples
Top 5 Most Intelligent...
dr. crony has come to gig harbor to meet the talented Nellie for herself she wants to understand more about how Nellie perceives the tasks that she
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Greg Davies
British Comedian
Man Down''s my absolute priority. If they give me another series, I'll throw everything into it because I really like the characters. But after that, I'll certainly be getting back on stage because I haven't done a proper gig for two years. Which is ridiculous for someone who loves it so much.
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Mark Webber
Australian Driver
For me to train and get ready for racing, I can't just sit in the gym all the time and that's the way it is. Responsibility starts and stops with me. My main gig is grand prix driving, that's what I do and I need to keep that in the forefront of my mind.
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Franchesca Ramsey
American Comedian
For me, social media isn't just about connecting with friends and sharing photos; it's a bigger, more tangled web that's led me to jobs working in television, speaking gigs around the country, and it's even helped me land my first book deal!
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Gin Wigmore
New Zealander Musician
I'm a big believer that when we put so much into our jobs - and everyone does - you deserve to be get paid for it instead of doing a gig and then having to work in a bar for eight hours.
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Erik Griffin
American Comedian
I love doing stand-up, and the more you do outside of stand-up to raise your profile, the better your stand-up becomes in terms of the quality of gigs.
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Imelda May
Irish Musician
I don't tend to set out on huge world domination goals or have anything in mind. I just like to play. I like to gig a lot; I like to write music.
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Tom Hanks
American Actor
If you have to have a job in this world, a high-priced movie star is a pretty good gig.
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Hannah Bronfman
American Businessman
In an ideal world, I'm eating dinner at home before I have a DJ gig.
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Kate Bush
British Musician
People said I couldn't gig, and I proved them wrong.
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Arnel Pineda
Filipino Musician
I've got the best gig in the world.
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Greg Davies
British Comedian
Man Down''s my absolute priority. If they give me another series, I'll throw everything into it because I really like the characters. But after that, I'll certainly be getting back on stage because I haven't done a proper gig for two years. Which is ridiculous for someone who loves it so much.
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Mark Webber
Australian Driver
For me to train and get ready for racing, I can't just sit in the gym all the time and that's the way it is. Responsibility starts and stops with me. My main gig is grand prix driving, that's what I do and I need to keep that in the forefront of my mind.
Quote examples
Franchesca Ramsey
American Comedian
For me, social media isn't just about connecting with friends and sharing photos; it's a bigger, more tangled web that's led me to jobs working in television, speaking gigs around the country, and it's even helped me land my first book deal!
Quote examples
Gin Wigmore
New Zealander Musician
I'm a big believer that when we put so much into our jobs - and everyone does - you deserve to be get paid for it instead of doing a gig and then having to work in a bar for eight hours.
Quote examples
Erik Griffin
American Comedian
I love doing stand-up, and the more you do outside of stand-up to raise your profile, the better your stand-up becomes in terms of the quality of gigs.
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Imelda May
Irish Musician
I don't tend to set out on huge world domination goals or have anything in mind. I just like to play. I like to gig a lot; I like to write music.
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Tom Hanks
American Actor
If you have to have a job in this world, a high-priced movie star is a pretty good gig.
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Hannah Bronfman
American Businessman
In an ideal world, I'm eating dinner at home before I have a DJ gig.
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Kate Bush
British Musician
People said I couldn't gig, and I proved them wrong.
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Arnel Pineda
Filipino Musician
I've got the best gig in the world.
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