Meaning of gig in English

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Noun
gig
Etymology
late 18th century: apparently a transferred sense of obsolete gig ‘a flighty girl’, which was also applied to various objects or devices that whirled
Definitions
1. long and light rowing boat
Examples
- « especially for racing »
2. an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish
Derived terms
- spear
3. a cluster of hooks (without barbs) that is drawn through a school of fish to hook their bodies
Examples
- « used when fish are not biting »
4. tender that is a light ship's boat
Examples
- « often for personal use of captain »
5. small two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage
Examples
- « with two seats and no hood »
6. a booking for musicians
Examples
- « they played a gig in New Jersey »

Famous quotes

« I can't wait to start something up myself that is actually about giving unsigned bands the exposure they deserve, especially when they travel so far to play the smallest gig they've ever played in their lives. »
Dan Hawkins
« After a gig I always head back to the hotel, remembering granny's words of wisdom. I cancel the late-night pizza and watch the Jonathan Ross show instead. »
Jimmy Carr
« Working on 'Gossip Girl' was a fantastic experience. It was my first real gig and I'm thankful for it - I got to learn a lot. I'm glad I got to explore getting comfortable in my own shoes in the background on a show like 'Gossip Girl.' »
Dreama Walker
« I used to be good with kids, but as I get older, I'm grumpy and terrible with them. As for doing a gig at a 6-year old's birthday party, you couldn't pay me enough. »
Johnny Vegas
« I was fortunate enough to have my kids early, so being a mom always ended up being a better gig than these other parts that came along. So I always justified not really working a lot because I had a family. »
Heather Langenkamp