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Definition:
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A musical
performance; a party with a band. |
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Example:
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1) Are you going to
the Neil Young gig at the Knitting Factory on Friday night? |
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Etymology : |
Although its origins
are unknown, 'gig' is an old term for a party, and was used by early
jazz musicians to refer to a musical show. |
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Definition: |
A job, employment,
work. |
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Example: |
1) I'm starting a new
gig working for ABC News on Monday. |
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Etymology : |
This use of 'gig' is
borrowed from musicians, who used the term to describe a paid
performance. Eventually, 'gig' came to refer to any kind of job. |
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