"gig-goer" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: gig-goers [plural]
Etymology: gig + goer Etymology templates: {{compound|en|gig|goer}} gig + goer Head templates: {{en-noun}} gig-goer (plural gig-goers)
  1. One who goes to musical performances.
    Sense id: en-gig-goer-en-noun-dCbvaE3S Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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