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gig

/ɡɪɡ/
Meanings
  • Noun

    An engagement or performance, especially by a musician or comedian.

    - "He played several gigs in different cities last month."
    - "The band has a gig at the local pub every Friday night."
  • Noun

    A small party or gathering.

    - "Let's throw a gig for my sister's birthday."
    - "The kids are having a gig in the backyard."
Pronunciation
  1. /ɡɪɡ/



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  2. /ɡɪɡ/



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  3. /ɡɪɡ/



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Synonyms

leister , fizgig , giglot
Rhymes
Words rhyming with gig
big , dig , hig , pig
Variants
List of all variants of gig that leads to same result
gig , gigs , gigged , gigging , gig economies , gig economy
Etymology
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Originally meaning 'job' or 'piece of work', the term 'gig' has come to be used more specifically for musical or comedic performances.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'gig' originated in the late 1800s as a slang term for a job or piece of work.

  2. In the early days of jazz music, a 'gig' was a paid engagement to play music at a club or dance hall.

  3. The term 'gig' is also used in the context of video games, where it refers to a mission or quest.

  4. The word 'gig' is sometimes used colloquially to refer to a large or impressive event or party.

Related Concepts
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  1. Performance: A gig is a type of performance, often in the context of music or comedy.

  2. Engagement: A gig is also an engagement or job, particularly for musicians or comedians.

Culture
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The term 'gig' has been used extensively in music culture to refer to performances, particularly in the context of touring bands. It is also used more broadly to refer to any engagement or job.

How to Memorize "gig"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a musician or comedian preparing for a performance.
    - Visualize the stage, the audience, and the performer.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'gig' with the idea of a performance or job.
    - Think of musicians or comedians when you hear the word.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'GIG' to remember the meaning: 'G' for gig as a performance, 'I' for engagement, and 'G' for job.

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