Meaning of gigster | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A horse that pulls a gig (a two-wheeled carriage).
   dated
2. A musician who plays gigs (shows).
   informal

Examples

“Of additional interest⟳ to dance⟳ band musicians was the opening that month [November 1935] of an extension to Manchester’s largest musical instrument store, Mameloks on Oxford Road. The store had a ballroom, café, lounge, and teaching rooms. The Dance⟳ Band and Variety booking agencies on its premises made it a center for ‘gigsters’.”

“Regular gigsters say⟳ it's a good venue to play⟳ and the promoters have⟳ worked hard, even if they have⟳ to stuff three bands on a night to make⟳ ends meet⟳.”

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