verb
General Slang
gig
GIG · verb · slang
To dock or penalize for a uniform or inspection fault.
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To mark a demerit against someone for a discrepancy in appearance or an inspection failure; a small fault so noted.
“He got gigged for scuffed boots at inspection.”
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gig In A Sentence
He got gigged for scuffed boots at inspection.
Origin & Usage
US military slang.
People Also Ask
What does 'gig' mean in the military?
To gig someone is to mark a demerit against them for a uniform, appearance, or inspection fault. As a noun, a gig is that noted fault.
What does it mean to get gigged?
It means you were penalized or docked for a discrepancy — like scuffed boots or an unbuttoned pocket — during an inspection.
Is a gig a serious punishment?
Usually it's a minor demerit for small appearance faults, though accumulating gigs can affect your standing at inspection.
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