noun see: gig Date: 15th century a child's toy having a whirling motion, merry-go-round , 3. one that continuously whirls, moves, or changes, a whirling or circling course (as of events)
WHIRLIGIG
Meaning of WHIRLIGIG in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012