gig economy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. That part of the economy consisting of people who work in a transient, contract or self-employed capacity, as opposed to being permanent employees of a business.

Word forms

gig economy gig economies

Etymology

From gig (“temporary job”) + economy.

Related words

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