The meaning of Gig

noun

A light two-wheeled carriage pulled by one horse.

noun

A light, fast, narrow boat adapted for rowing or sailing.

noun

A live performance by a musician or group playing popular or jazz music.

Usage examples:

They relied almost entirely on live gigs to earn a livelihood

noun

A job, especially one that is temporary or freelance and performed on an informal or on-demand basis.

Usage examples:

Her husband picked up food-delivery gigs

verb

Perform a gig or gigs.

Usage examples:

Two or three nights a week we were gigging

verb

(of a musician or group) perform a gig or gigs.

Usage examples:

Two or three nights a week we were gigging

verb

A device similar to a harpoon, used for catching fish.

verb

Fish using a gig.

noun

Short for gigabyte.

Usage examples:

Over 9 gigs of programs for the pc