gig

gig
1) n
a.
a musical engagement or performance. One of many terms, originating among pre-World War II jazz musicians in the USA, which were adopted by the rock-music milieu in the 1960s. The exact origin of the word is obscure, but may be related to 'jig' in the sense of a dance.
► 'These lads are professional musicians and gigs are their bread and butter.' (News of the World, 29 May 1988)
b.
an appointment, session, stint or activity. Particularly in the 1970s, the musicians' term was extended to refer to any one-off engagement or event (thus some-times performing as a synonym of trip or scene).
I've got the feeling this party isn't really my gig.
2) vb
to perform at a gig or (more often) a series of gigs. An item of musicians' jar-gon.
► 'These guys [The Grateful Dead] will be gigging beyond the grave.' (Independent, 26 February 1988)

Contemporary slang . 2014.

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