Gig Definition & Meaning
gig
- noun
- long and light rowing boat; especially for racing
- an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish
- a cluster of hooks (without barbs) that is drawn through a school of fish to hook their bodies; used when fish are not biting
- tender that is a light ship's boat; often for personal use of captain
- small two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; with two seats and no hood
- a booking for musicians; "they played a gig in New Jersey"
"Gig" in song lyrics
See how gig is used in real songs:
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"Miss Molly, helpless, made a penny with a data entry temp gig"
Aesop Rock — 11:35 -
"Whether you studio switch or you're, synching a gig"
Chubb Rock — Games We Play -
"As a kid, I thought I would grow up and get a gig"
Comrads f/ Soultre — Wanna Be Gangsta
Words that rhyme with gig
Usage tips for "gig"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "gig" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for gig to find words that pair well.
Use "gig" in a verse
Now that you know what "gig" means, try using it in your own lyrics:
Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does gig mean?
- long and light rowing boat; especially for racing an implement with a shaft and barbed point used for catching fish a cluster of hooks (without barbs) that is drawn through a school of fish to hook their bodies; used when fish are not biting tender that is a light ship's boat; often for personal use of captain small two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage; with two seats and no hood a booking for musicians; "they played a gig in New Jersey"
- What part of speech is gig?
- Gig is a noun.
- How many definitions does gig have?
- Gig has 6 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).