gangster
word
/ˈɡæŋstɝ/
GANG-stur
/ɡˈæŋstɐ/
GANG-stuh
Definition
A gangster is a member of a criminal group or gang, often involved in organized crime such as stealing or violence.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and sometimes used in movies and music with a 'cool' or 'tough' image, but refers to real, illegal activity. Often seen with 'mafia', 'mobster', and 'crime'. Not to be confused with 'gang member', which can be broader.
Spanish: gánster - mafiosoPortuguese (BR): gângster - mafiosoPortuguese (PT): gangster - mafiosoChinese (Simplified): 黑帮分子 - 匪徒Chinese (Traditional): 黑幫份子 - 匪徒Hindi: गैंगस्टरArabic: عصابات (رجل عصابة) - زعيم عصابةBengali: গ্যাংস্টার - গুণ্ডা (আপরাধী দলের সদস্য)Russian: гангстерJapanese: ギャングスターVietnamese: gangster - tên tội phạm xã hội đenKorean: 갱스터 - 조직범 (조직범죄 집단 멤버)Turkish: gangster - mafya üyesiUrdu: گینگسٹر - بدمعاش (جرائم پیشہ گروہ کا رکن)Indonesian: gangster - penjahat (anggota kelompok kriminal)
Example Sentences
The gangster drove a black car.
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He watched a movie about gangsters.
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The police arrested the gangster last night.
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He acts tough, but he’s no real gangster.
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Those sneakers make you look like a gangster from the movies!
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She's writing a book based on a famous gangster’s life.
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