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Meaning:
Noun:
- archaic A forked spear for catching fish, frogs, or other small animals.
- archaic A two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage.
- computing A gigabyte.
- South England A six-oared sea rowing boat commonly found in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
- context} U.S. Military A demeret received for some infraction of military dress or deportment codes. {as in "I received gigs for buttons un-buttoned"}
- by extension Any job; especially one that is temporary; or alternately, one that is very desirable.
- music A performing engagement by a musical group; or, generally, any job or role for a musician or performer.
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Verb:
- To catch with a gig.
- To engage in musical performances.
- To impose a demerit for an infraction of a U.S. Military dress or deportment code" as in: "His Sergeant gigged him for an unmade bunk."
- To make fun of; to make a joke at someone's expense, often condescending.
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