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gangster
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/ˈɡæŋstə/
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/ˈɡæŋstɚ/
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gangster
noun
gangsters
pl
UK
/ˈɡæŋstə/
US
/ˈɡæŋstɚ/
гангстер
The gangster was arrested by the police.
Гангстер был арестован полицией.
Synonyms
criminal
thug
hoodlum
racketeer
delinquent
bandit
outlaw
mobster
gangster
adjective
more gangster
Comp.
most gangster
Super.
UK
/ˈɡæŋstə/
US
/ˈɡæŋstər/
Used mainly attributively before a noun and, in slang, predicatively to mean 'impressive' or 'tough'.
Synonyms
mafioso
outlaw
underworld
mafia-style
racketeering
gangland
criminal
thuggish
mob-like
mobsterish
Definitions
gangster
noun
A member of a gang of violent criminals.
The notorious gangster was finally captured by the police after years of evading arrest.
A person who is involved in organized crime.
The gangster was known for his involvement in illegal gambling operations.
gangster
adjective
Relating to or characteristic of gangsters or organized crime.
The director is famous for his gritty gangster movies.
(slang) Impressive, cool, or tough in an admired way.
That move was totally gangster—no one saw it coming.
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