gigster

/ˈdʒɪɡstər/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who works as a freelancer, especially in the music or entertainment industry, often as a musician or performer.

“After college, he became a successful gigster, playing gigs around the city.”

2. noun

a person who works on short-term or intermittent contracts, often in a non-traditional or freelance capacity.

“The company hired a team of gigsters to work on the project, which was completed within a few weeks.”

Synonyms

  • consultant
  • freelancer
  • independent contractor

Antonyms

  • employee
  • full-time worker