gigs
gigs · noun
Definitions
noun
- 1.
Plural of gig; live performances by musicians or bands.
- 2.
(informal) Jobs, especially temporary or freelance work.
- 3.
(computing, informal) Gigabytes.
Phrases & expressions
- •line up gigs — to arrange future performances or jobs
- •side gigs — additional jobs alongside main employment
- •play gigs — to perform at live events
Related words
Etymology
From gig + English plural -s. The musical sense emerged in jazz slang in the early 20th century; the computing sense developed in the late 20th century as a colloquial shortening of "gigabytes."