1 definition by Red Sweet T
To have a job lined up.
While this term is commonly used for band related work, a gig formally is the line in an american solder'w uniform that lines everything right down the middle; from their collar, to there shirt buttons and the buckle of pants. (Commonly referred to as the gig line.) So, to have a gig is slang to have something lined up straight. Having something lined up in a slang for having a job lined up and in order. While having music gig is a common use you may also have a gig if you have any short term job lined up.
While this term is commonly used for band related work, a gig formally is the line in an american solder'w uniform that lines everything right down the middle; from their collar, to there shirt buttons and the buckle of pants. (Commonly referred to as the gig line.) So, to have a gig is slang to have something lined up straight. Having something lined up in a slang for having a job lined up and in order. While having music gig is a common use you may also have a gig if you have any short term job lined up.
I have a gig at the club downtown.
I have a modeling gig next week.
I'm thinking about making my part-time job my permanent gig.
I have a modeling gig next week.
I'm thinking about making my part-time job my permanent gig.
by Red Sweet T February 11, 2021