gig
word
/ˈɡɪɡ/
gig
/ɡˈɪɡ/
gig
Definition
A gig is usually a live music performance or a show, especially a smaller or informal one. It can also mean a temporary job or paid piece of work, especially in informal speech.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in music: 'play a gig', 'book a gig', 'have a gig tonight'. Also common in work contexts like 'side gig' and 'gig economy'. More informal than 'job' or 'performance'.
Spanish: concierto - bolo (informal) - trabajo temporalPortuguese (BR): show - bico (informal) - trabalho temporárioPortuguese (PT): concerto - biscate (informal) - trabalho temporárioChinese (Simplified): 演出 - 零工 - 临时工作Chinese (Traditional): 演出 - 零工 - 臨時工作Hindi: प्रदर्शन - छोटा काम (अनौपचारिक) - अस्थायी कामArabic: حفلة موسيقية - عمل مؤقت - عمل جانبيBengali: গিগ - ছোট কনসার্ট (সঙ্গীত) - অস্থায়ী চাকরিRussian: гиг - выступление (музыка) - подработкаJapanese: ギグ - ライブ（音楽）- 単発の仕事Vietnamese: buổi diễn - công việc tạm thờiKorean: 공연 - 단기 일Turkish: gigs - konser (müzik) - geçici işUrdu: گیگ - عارضی کام (موسیقی یا جاب)Indonesian: pertunjukan - kerja sambilan
Example Sentences
My brother has a gig at a small club tonight.
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She found a weekend gig at a coffee shop.
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We played our first gig last month.
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I can't stay late—I’ve got a gig across town.
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Driving for that app is just a side gig for him.
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We booked a last-minute gig after another band canceled.
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