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Etymology · Proto-Indo-European

*gʰeyǵʰ-

2 English words descend from Proto-Indo-European *gʰeyǵʰ-, most common first.

gigOriginally (music), a performing engagement by a musician or musical group; (by extension, film, television, theater) a job or role for a performer.
gegTo walk carelessly or in a careless manner.