Gigger

/ˈɡɪɡər/ noun

Definition

A person who performs gigs or plays music at live events; also, a tool or person that uses a gig for fishing.

Etymology

From 'gig' plus the agent suffix '-er,' forming a noun meaning 'one who does something.' The term became common with the rise of live music performance in the 20th century.

Kelly Says

Giggers are the backbone of live music culture—they're often working musicians who play multiple small venues in a week, keeping grassroots music alive in ways concert halls never could.

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