The Online Slang Dictionary
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Definition of gig

gig    Featured Word

noun

  1. a job. From the music industry in which a paid playing engagement is known as a gig.
    Hey, did you hear? Mark's got a new gig.

    Submitted by Kevin Casini, College Park, MD, USA, Apr 13 1998.

verb

  1. to party, go to bars or clubs. Also go gigging.
    I'm bored. Lets go gigging tonight.

    Submitted by Eric Martin, Apr 18 1998.

  2. to dance.
    Everyone was giggin' at Laquita's party.

    Submitted by Jay Wofford, CA, USA, Aug 26 1997.

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