gig

//ɡɪɡ//
B1Frequency Level 9Colloquial
Visual representation of gig

Noun

gigSingular
gigsPlural
1

A live performance by a musician or band, especially in a small venue or as part of a tour.

The band has a gig at a small club tonight.

2

A temporary or freelance job, especially one that is short-term or project-based.

She picked up a gig as a graphic designer for a startup.

Noun

gigSingular
gigsPlural
1

A light, two-wheeled carriage pulled by one horse.

They rode through the countryside in a gig.

2

A small rowboat designed for speed, often used by a ship's captain.

The captain ordered the crew to lower the gig so he could row to shore.

Verb

gigInfinitive
gigPresent tense
giggedPast tense
giggedPast participle
giggingPresent participle
gigsThird-person singular
1

To perform music at a live event or venue.

The band will gig at the local club this weekend.

2

To work at temporary or freelance jobs.

She gigs as a graphic designer while looking for a full-time job.

Synonym