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Gig

/ɡɪɡ/
A short-term job or performance, often temporary or freelance.

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Examples:

I'm going to a gig tonight.She got a gig with a famous band.

Etymology:

etymology
Originating in the 1920s, the word gig comes from the slang used in jazz music, referring to a musician's job or engagement for a performance.

Usage Statistics:

19 mentions per 1 million words Frequency
Often
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