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gigging.

gerund of gig (in various senses).

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈɡɪɡɪŋ/General-American, Received-Pronunciation
  1. gerund of gig (in various senses). The act of engaging in a musical performance, acting in a theatre production, etc.

    uncountable
  2. gerund of gig (in various senses). The practice of working at a job, especially one that is freelance or temporary, or done on an on-demand basis.

    uncountable
  3. gerund of gig (in various senses). The act of catching or fishing with a gig or fizgig.

    uncountable
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English gig Middle English -ynge English -ing English gigging From gig + -ing.

verb/ˈɡɪɡɪŋ/General-American, Received-Pronunciation
  1. present participle and gerund of gig

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree English gig Middle English -ynge English -ing English gigging From gig + -ing.

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