Gigs

/ɡɪɡz/ noun

Definition

plural of gig; temporary jobs or musical performances

Etymology

originally nautical term for a light boat (1790s), later applied to musical performances (1920s), now extended to any temporary work

Kelly Says

The gig economy has totally transformed how we think about work - from jazz musicians playing 'gigs' to everyone being their own boss!

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