Ganged Meaning in English
word · lemma: gang
Definition
'Ganged' is the past tense of 'gang.' It usually means people joined together in a group, often to do something, sometimes to attack or oppose someone as a group.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used in the phrase "ganged up (on)", meaning to unite against someone. Neutral or negative, rarely used outside phrases like 'ganged together,' 'ganged up.' Not used for positive teamwork—usually when someone is outnumbered.
Example Sentences
The kids ganged up to play a game together.
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I felt bad when they ganged up on me at school.
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The dogs ganged together to chase the cat.
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They ganged up on Sarah at the meeting, and she felt isolated.
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A few classmates ganged up to play a prank on the teacher.
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Why do you always feel like you're being ganged up on?
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