gangster

UK
/ˈɡæŋstə/
US
/ˈɡæŋstɚ/

Translations

gangsternoun
gangsters
pl
UK
/ˈɡæŋstə/
US
/ˈɡæŋstɚ/
The gangster was arrested by the police.
Гангстер был арестован полицией.
gangsteradjective
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'.

Definitions

gangsternoun
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.
gangsteradjective
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.