gigging

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Definitions of gigging word

noun gigging a single professional engagement, usually of short duration, as of jazz or rock musicians. 1
noun gigging any job, especially one of short or uncertain duration: a teaching gig out west somewhere. 1
verb without object gigging to work as a musician, especially in a single engagement: He gigged with some of the biggest names in the business. 1
verb with object gigging to give a gig to or punish with a gig. 1
noun gigging Present participle of gig. 1

before 1200

One of the 9% oldest English words

1200-50; Middle English gigge, gig flighty girl; akin to Danish gig top; compare Norwegian giga to shake about

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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