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gangster
[gang-ster]
noun
a member of a gang of criminals, especially a racketeer in an organized crime syndicate.
Synonyms: , , , , ,
gangster
/ ˈɡæŋə /
noun
a member of an organized gang of criminals, esp one who resorts to violence
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
As Alexa grew, his life as a gangster slipped further into the past.
Over a brief but explosive career, the singer spotlighted the darker undercurrents of India's Punjab region - gangster culture, unemployment, and political decay - while evoking a deep nostalgia for village life.
“They are wanted for their expertise with the use of IEDs — these guys are experts in these types of techniques. They are training all the gangster sicarios,” Maltz said, using the Spanish term for hitmen.
Trzaskowski's supporters have been more inclined to believe the allegations, with one man in Warsaw holding a banner reading: "No to the gangster".
Valenzuela wrote a book about the newest version of drug ballads, known as corridos tumbados, which combine acoustic guitar, brassy horns and the aesthetic and lyrical content of U.S. gangster rap.
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