gig
Meaning
A "gig" refers to a temporary job or freelance work, often in the creative or service industries, where individuals are hired for a specific task or project.
💡 A common mistake is using "gig" exclusively for musical performances; it can refer to any short-term job.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
She
accepted
a
gig
at
a
small
cafe
in
the
centre
of
town
.
Before
the
show
she
does
a
quick
sound
check
and
practices
one
song
to
calm
her
nerves
.
As
people
start
to
arrive
,
friendly
conversations
fill
the
room
and
the
atmosphere
becomes
warm
and
relaxed
.
During
the
performance
she
focuses
on
the
music
and
forgets
about
the
small
mistakes
that
might
have
worried
her
earlier
.
Afterwards
she
packs
her
guitar
,
counts
her
money
,
and
feels
satisfied
because
the
gig
brought
both
good
practice
and
some
extra
income
.
Common Phrases
gig economy
gig worker
freelance gig
Related Words
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