giek — meaning in English

English meaning

• boom verb To make a loud, deep, resonant sound.
• gig noun A single performance booking for a musician or entertainer.

Senses

giek is used for these senses in English:

• boom (sailing) A spar extending the foot of a sail; a spar rigged outboard from a ship's side to which boats are secured in harbour.

boom — full definition

1. verb To make a loud, deep, resonant sound.
2. verb To grow or thrive rapidly, especially economically.
3. noun A sudden period of rapid growth or prosperity.
4. noun A long pole used to extend or support something, such as a sail, microphone, or crane load.

gig — full definition

1. noun A single performance booking for a musician or entertainer.
2. noun Any job, especially short-term, freelance, or on-demand work.
3. verb To perform live as a musician or entertainer.

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