Gig — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈgig/

Meaning & Definition of Gig

Gig (noun)

  1. a job usually for a specified time; especially, an entertainer's engagement
  2. gigabyte
  3. a long light ship's boat
  4. a rowboat designed for speed rather than for work
  5. a light 2-wheeled one-horse carriage
  6. a pronged spear for catching fish
  7. an arrangement of hooks to be drawn through a school of fish in order to hook their bodies
  8. a military demerit

Gig (verb)

  1. to work as a musician
  2. to travel in a gig
  3. to spear with a gig
  4. spur, jab
  5. goad, provoke
  6. to give a military gig to

Gig (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a job usually for a specified amount of time (as for a musician, an actor, etc.)

    "He was finally able to book a gig at the nightclub."

    "her last acting gig"

    similar: assignment, engagement, hire, mission, calling, employ, employment, game, lay, line, occupation, profession, trade, vocation, work, performance, presentation, call, lifework, business, enterprise, field, livelihood, living, métier, racket (slang), art, craft, handcraft, handicraft, appointment, berth, billet, office, place, position, post, situation, duty, function, load, task, workload

Gig (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in drive, ride

    similar: bus, cab, coach, cruise, drive, fly, jet, motor, navigate, ride, roll, sail, trundle, migrate, road-trip, barnstorm, gallivant, hop, jaunt, knock (about), perambulate, ramble, roam, rove, traipse, wander, journey, peregrinate, pilgrimage, tour, travel, trek, trip, voyage

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Gig

The most common words with a similar meaning to Gig:

Slang: racket
assignment, engagement, hire, mission, calling, employ, employment, game, lay, line, occupation, profession, trade, vocation, work, performance, presentation, call, lifework, business, enterprise, field, livelihood, living, métier, art, craft, handcraft, handicraft, appointment, berth, billet, office, place, position, post, situation, duty, function, load

Word Forms of Gig

Inflections: gigs, gigged, gigging

Origin & Etymology of Gig

origin unknown

First known use: 1908

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Gig

Words & Phrases Containing Gig

gig economy

Frequently Asked Questions about Gig

What does "Gig" mean?

"Gig" means a job usually for a specified time; especially, an entertainer's engagement. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a job usually for a specified time; especially, an entertainer's engagement. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Gig"?

Other words for "Gig" include assignment, engagement, hire, mission, calling, employ, employment and game. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Gig" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Gig"?

There are 77 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Gig". Common alternatives include assignment, engagement, hire, mission, calling, employ, employment, game, lay and line.

How do you use "Gig" in a sentence?

Examples of "Gig" in a sentence: "He was finally able to book a gig at the nightclub."; "her last acting gig".

Is "Gig" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Gig" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Gig" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Gig" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Gig"?

"Gig" is pronounced /ˈgig/.

What is the origin of the word "Gig"?

"Gig" comes from origin unknown. First known use: 1908.