What does "Gig" mean?

performance or job

Synonym: job Opposite: failure, cancellation

"Gig" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

Look, I want to talk to you about a gig you have coming up.

— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S5E19

I have a gig tomorrow.

— Desperate Housewives S1E12

I have my first gig with the band.

— Emily in Paris S2E4

But, but this is my gig.

— Friends S2E6

I thought if I could... get us better gigs

— Grey's Anatomy S9E22

Anyway, one night, his band just finish playing this gig...

— How I Met Your Mother S3E16

I just finished up a gig with my band Three Skin, formerly Four Skin, but our bassist left for personal reasons.

— Parks and Recreation S1E3

I think I found a few candidates for our next gig.

— Supernatural S1E9

"Gig" in TV shows & movies

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