Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gigged

verb
/ɡɪɡd/
Definition
To have been engaged or booked for a performance, job, or opportunity, often in the context of entertainment or freelance work.
Examples
  • After months of auditioning, she finally gigged with a local band.
  • He gigged as a graphic designer for multiple clients over the summer.
  • They gigged at various venues around the city to gain exposure.
Meaning
The term ‘gigged’ describes the act of securing a temporary job or performance, frequently used in reference to musicians, freelancers, or other professionals who take short-term contracts.
Synonyms
  • booked
  • engaged
  • contracted
  • hired