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gigs

The word “gigs” has 1 syllable: gigs

It's pronounced as /ɡɪɡz/

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In the thesaurus, “gigs” has 78 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for gigs along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for gigs

Meanings of gigs

  • noun
    1. A performing engagement by a musical group; or, generally, any job or role, especially for a musician or performer.
    2. (by extension) Any job; especially one that is temporary; or alternately, one that is very desirable.
    3. A forked spear for catching fish, frogs, or other small animals.
    4. A two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage.
    5. (South England) A six-oared sea rowing boat commonly found in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
    6. An open boat used to transport the captain of a ship, the captain's gig.
    7. A demerit received for some infraction of military dress or deportment codes.
    8. Clipped form of gigabyte.
    9. Any unit having the SI prefix giga-.
    10. A playful or wanton girl; a giglot.
  • verb
    1. To fish or catch with a gig, or fish spear.
    2. To engage in musical performances.
    3. To make fun of; to make a joke at someone's expense, often condescending.
    4. To impose a demerit for an infraction of a dress or deportment code.
    5. To engender.

Example Sentences

  • The band booked several gigs for the summer tour.
  • He takes freelance gigs to supplement his income.
  • Comedy clubs often host open-mic gigs for new performers.
  • She landed one of the biggest gigs of her career last year.
  • Many musicians rely on local gigs to gain exposure.

On this page you'll find 78 synonyms or another words to gigs, such as: appointments, arts, assignments, barnstorms, berths, billets, buses.

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