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Gig

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.
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.
by Red Sweet T February 11, 2021
mugGet the Gigmug.

Gigged

gigged
verb/adjective

When the universe goes full sugar daddy on you and showers you with random goodness. Suddenly you're winning prizes, getting freebies, scoring invites, and basically living like you're the main character in a feel-good montage. May include but is not limited to: free drinks, found money, surprise gigs, compliments from strangers, or your crush texting back immediately.
"Bruh, I’m getting gigged today. Won a tenner on a scratchie, got into a concert for free, and someone handed me a donut just 'cause I looked hungry. Is this what being Beyoncé feels like?"

Warning: May cause suspicious optimism and waiting for something to go horribly wrong.

See also: main character energy, blessed AF, universe flirting with you
by kittster16 July 12, 2025
mugGet the Giggedmug.

Gig tax

When you are expecting a spicific amount of space on a hard drive and after formating and " Proprietary" os, you are left with way less.
"Wow I just baught a new phone and the gig tax was insane! "
by Mysticscrub March 17, 2023
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Gig-alo

A gig worker that works 2 or more gig apps at a time,. i.e. Door Dash, Instacsart, Flex, Spark, Uber, Grubhub.
I've been like a Gig-alo today folding cake and recking my whip.
by mastermason711 February 25, 2025
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At the gig

“Are we about to tell the tea at the gig??” - Tracey Martel
by Quah April 14, 2022
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Gig

A term used when you want to reference a job and/or task you have for someone.
This word can be heard in the Cyberpunk universe.
Ayo, You got a moment? I got this gig you might like.
by SomeoneYouDon'tKnow__ March 2, 2025
mugGet the Gigmug.

gig

Text: hey kay its zay
Text: gig
by #shortwords June 5, 2016
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